A deaf man is not afraid of guns

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vanhoabui

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Is there any English idiom or saying that describes the idea that a deaf man is not afraid of guns because he cannot hear anything?
 

Tdol

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We have 'ignorance is bliss', which the nearest I can think of.
 

vanhoabui

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Thanks for your answer!

In Vietnamese the saying has a negative meaning and is used to show disapproval.

Is there any other equivalent in English?
 

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Maybe ;

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