Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending
to look away; to avert one's eyes
ぼんやりとして目をそらすな、自分のしていることに注意を払いなさい。Don't look away idly; just pay attention to what you're doing. to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
Also written 目を逸らす【めをそらす】、目を反らす【めをそらす】