CEFR B1

blind spot

noun

Meaning

An area that a person cannot see, especially from the driver's seat of a vehicle.

Examples

The truck driver had a large blind spot in his rear-view mirror.
Always check your blind spot before changing lanes.

Synonyms: unawareness, ignorance, weakness, oversight

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blind spot (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: [ˈblaɪnd ˌspɒt]

Definition

An area that a person cannot see, especially from the driver's seat of a vehicle.

Examples

The truck driver had a large blind spot in his rear-view mirror.
Always check your blind spot before changing lanes.
The cyclist was careful to stay out of the car's blind spot.

How to Use blind spot

blind spot (collocation): An area that cannot be seen. — "The truck has a large blind spot."
blind spot (collocation): A subject or topic someone doesn't understand or acknowledge. — "Her lack of empathy was a blind spot."

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