head in the sand

For those who bury their head in the sand or are in a shame spiral, sometimes even acknowledging where you are can be the biggest step.

I've tried to bury my head in the sand, which I know is not the way, but I just think there's nothing I can do.

"A common option these days — most recently — is to bury your head in the sand and pray that Donald Trump will abolish the income tax," said Allec.

He is sticking his head in the sand and plugging his ears to keep from finding out the consequences of his actions.

There's no point in putting your head in the sand and hoping that this discussion is going away.