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
Ayling['eiliŋ]
Armour['a:mə]
&Thorn;ÓRfrÍ&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian
Tara (1)TAHR-ə, TER-ə, TAR-əEnglish
BÍBorka-Hungarian
Apolinaryah-paw-lee-NAH-riPolish