plural blinders
1
: either of two flaps on a horse's bridle to keep it from seeing objects at its sides
—usually plural —often used figuratively
… they have been wearing blinders, refusing to see events or realities that may have threatened their sense of security …—Fern Schumer Chapman
—often used in phrases like put/keep/have blinders on and take one's blinders offShe put blinders on and ignored the problem.
I need to keep my blinders on [=ignore distractions] and focus on the task at hand.
We have to take our blinders off and face reality.
see usage paragraph at blind entry 1
2
British, informal
: something (such as an athletic play) that is dazzlingly excellent or remarkable
… Timsbury held some important catches, including a blinder from Greg Passingham …—Bath (England) Chronicle
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“Blinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blinder. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
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