under one's nose



under one's nose

Right there, in plain view, as in Your keys are on the table, right under your nose. This expression is generally a reminder that something one cannot find is actually there. [c. 1600]
See also: nose

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dugan['du:gən]
MarzioMAHR-tsyoItalian
JaylaJAY-ləEnglish (Modern)
Agar-Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Balster['bælstə]
Seleucus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)