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
EdithEE-dith (English), E-dit (German, Swedish)English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch
Mcmahon[mek'ma:ən]
Martijn-Dutch
RylieRIE-leeEnglish (Modern)
Kassiopeia-Greek Mythology
CarmelKAHR-məl (English)English, Jewish