blind spot

• Bereich oder Thema, das eine Person nicht wahrnehmen, verstehen oder angemessen berücksichtigen kann, sowohl im wörtlichen Sinn (im Sehen) als auch im übertragenen Sinn (im Wissen oder Bewusstsein).

An area or subject that someone is unable to see, understand, or consider properly, either literally (in vision) or figuratively (in knowledge or awareness).

1. Area of limited visionB1formal

   An area that a person cannot see, especially while driving a vehicle.

   Toter Winkel

   • Always check your blind spot before changing lanes.
   • The cyclist was in the driver's blind spot.
   • Mirrors help reduce blind spots in cars.

2. Lack of awarenessB2formal

   A subject or area in which someone lacks understanding or awareness.

   Blinder Fleck

   • He has a blind spot when it comes to his own mistakes.
   • Her blind spot is understanding modern technology.
   • The manager's blind spot about team morale caused problems.