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
Weland-Germanic Mythology, Anglo-Saxon Mythology
Dove[dəuv]
EmİN-Turkish
DottieDAHT-eeEnglish
MarielMER-ee-əl, MAR-ee-əlEnglish
Luanneloo-ANEnglish