noun a word that is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea; in this case, 'bat' is a noun referring to a flying mammal
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun; in this case, 'blind' is an adjective describing the bat's inability to see
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence; in this case, 'as' is a preposition indicating the comparison between the blindness of the person and a bat
Used metaphorically to describe animals with poor vision, such as bats, in comparison to humans
Refers to the visual capabilities of bats, which are known for their echolocation abilities rather than sight
Commonly used as an idiom to describe someone who is visually impaired or unable to see clearly
Used to emphasize the extent of someone's blindness or lack of vision
In a metaphorical sense, a writer may use the phrase 'as blind as a bat' to describe a character who is oblivious to important details or unable to see the truth.
A psychologist may use the phrase 'as blind as a bat' to describe a patient who is unable to see their own faults or who is in denial about their behavior.