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
Jacquette-French (Rare)
BehİYe-Turkish
Ciprianochee-pree-AH-no (Italian)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Darach-Irish
Nabu-Near Eastern Mythology
Neus-Catalan