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
AbileneAB-i-leen (English), ab-i-LEE-nee (English)Biblical
Wade[weid]
SÉAmusSHAY-musIrish
CarisKAHR-isEnglish (Rare)
Vasilivah-SEE-leeRussian
Dan (1)DAN (English)Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew