the blind masses; the ignorant masses
Figurative use: the general public seen as lacking insight or enlightenment. Rare term; often used in critical or philosophical contexts. Compare 群盲.
See also: 群盲
many blind people
Original literal meaning: a crowd of blind individuals. Now very rare; the figurative sense is more common.
It is not easy to lead the blind masses.
In old texts, the story of many blind people discussing an elephant is often cited.