Ostrich policy explained

Ostrich policy is a metaphoric expression referring to the tendency to ignore obvious matters and pretend they do not exist;[1] the expression derives from the supposed habit of ostriches to stick their head in the sand rather than face danger.[2]

Ostriches do not actually bury their heads in the sand to avoid danger.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Klabbers, Jan. Treaty Conflict and the European Union. 2009. Cambridge UP. 9780521455466. 11.
  2. News: Fantastic words with no easy translation in other languages. Mirani. Leo. 2 May 2015. Quartz. 7 May 2015.
  3. Web site: Ostrich . Gosselin . Michael . December 2010 . Natural History Notebooks . Canadian Museum of Nature.

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