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I think you mean sand.
The saying refers to the old myth that an ostrich would stick its head down in the sand and try to hide from danger, and has come to mean hiding from danger or ignoring it.
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The phrase "buried your head in the sand" is an idiom that means to avoid or ignore a problem or unpleasant situation instead of facing it. It refers to the behavior of an ostrich, which is believed to bury its head in the sand when faced with danger. The phrase implies a lack of awareness or refusal to acknowledge the truth.
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