fail to see/understand

idiom

: to not understand

—often used when someone does not agree with something

I fail to see/understand why we need to change the current system.

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Those who over-automate processes to their own detriment will be the ones who fail to understand how both prediction and judgment comprise decision making. —

Brian Jackson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 The murderess’ abode becomes a secret refuge for Mercedes away from her sons and husband who fail to see her beyond her labor. —

Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024 What most people fail to understand, though, is a vast majority of the players don’t believe All-Star weekend needs fixing. —

Shane Young, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Yet many people fail to understand that parents and caregivers of children with special needs face significant demands on their time as well as their mental, emotional, and financial resources. —

Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fail to see/understand

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