Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
under-your-nose
idiom
/ˈʌndər jʊər noʊz/
Definition
In plain sight or easily visible, yet overlooked or ignored.
Examples
- She kept the surprise party planning under their noses, and they had no idea.
- The solution to the problem was right under his nose, but he couldn’t see it.
Meaning
The phrase ‘under your nose’ refers to something that is happening or existing just in front of you without you noticing it or taking action.
Synonyms
- In plain sight
- Right in front of you
- Obvious
