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
Ihsan-Arabic
HilaryHIL-ə-reeEnglish
GaiusGAH-yoos (Ancient Roman), GAH-yuws (Ancient Roman), GIE-əs (English)Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, Biblical
Ereshkigalay-RESH-kee-gahl, er-esh-KIG-ahlNear Eastern Mythology
Sudarshana-Indian, Hindi
BernÁT-Hungarian