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
TivadarTEEV-aw-dawrHungarian
MÁTÉMAH-tayHungarian
Tzofiya-Hebrew
Ganbaatar-Mongolian
Apollinaire-French (Rare)
Zigor-Basque