Idiom: As Blind as a Horse – Meaning & Examples
- when a production line unexpectedly stopped, Oos immediately suspected a vision-related issue.
- He asked Thierry to identify the reading on a meter positioned a short distance away.Thierry hesitantly guessed "84 or 85," which Oos deemed insufficient, stating, "You don't see...
- Oos and Thierry then visited an optician, with Oos expressing hope for an improved quality of life for his employee.
Thierry‘s Vision and a Fallen Plant: A Workplace Tale
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A Production Line Halt and Suspicions
when a production line unexpectedly stopped, Oos immediately suspected a vision-related issue. He discussed his concerns with colleague Richard, leading to the revelation that Thierry had been repeatedly advised to get an eye exam. According to Oos, “I’ve already said ten times to Thierry: ‘Have an eye test done.Because you can’t see a damn thing without glasses’. Believe me, he looks but he doesn’t see anything.”
The Meter Test and Confirmation
Oos decided to personally assess Thierry’s vision. He asked Thierry to identify the reading on a meter positioned a short distance away.Thierry hesitantly guessed “84 or 85,” which Oos deemed insufficient, stating, ”You don’t see it clearly.” After further attempts to evade a clear answer,Oos concluded Thierry was simply guessing,confirming the need for glasses.
A Trip to the Optician and unintentional Mishap
Oos and Thierry then visited an optician, with Oos expressing hope for an improved quality of life for his employee. The visit confirmed Thierry’s poor eyesight. While Thierry tried on different frames, oos inadvertently knocked over a plant, defensively claiming, “I don’t do anything at all. I don’t even touch him. I think this really sucks,” despite visual evidence to the contrary.
New Glasses and Relief
Thierry ultimately selected a pair of glasses. A few days later, upon receiving the finished glasses, Oos was delighted with Thierry’s new look, jokingly predicting a surge in attention: “God Almighty, we have to put up crowd barriers soon to keep all the women away.” More importantly, Oos expressed relief that Thierry’s improved vision would make his commute home safer, stating, “He has to go home in the evening in his car. That really gives me a bad feeling if you get the idea that he doesn’t see it. I’m glad he’s finished it.”