Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-plain-sight

idiom

/ɪn pleɪn saɪt/

Definition

Visible and easily seen, especially when one is looking for something or trying to conceal it.

Examples

The missing keys were right there, in plain sight on the kitchen counter.
Sometimes, the solution to a problem is in plain sight, but we fail to recognize it.

Meaning

The phrase ‘in plain sight’ refers to something that is clearly visible or obvious, often used in situations where something that should have been noticed was overlooked.