掩耳盗铃 (yǎn ěr dào líng): Deceive oneself — Meaning & Stroke Order

He thinks he can stay healthy without exercising, which is simply deceiving himself.

The government's attempt to cover up the economic recession by beautifying data is no different from deceiving itself.

The company tried to hide its financial issues, but this is just like covering one's ears to steal a bell; it will be discovered sooner or later.

Do you really think ignoring criticism will lead to progress? Isn't that just deceiving yourself?

He did not adopt a self-deceiving attitude; instead, he faced his mistakes directly.

He thought that deleting the chat records could cover up his mistake, but this act of covering one's ears to steal a bell will only make things worse.

Although he tried to cover up the truth with lies, this self-deceiving behavior will eventually be exposed.