under my nose

under my nose
easy to see, close and visible, in plain view
  

Isn't that the way! I've been looking for a partner all my life, and then I found Lila - she was right under my nose all the time!


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  • under\ the\ nose\ of — • under one s nose • under the nose of adv. phr. informal In sight of; in an easily seen or noticeable place. The thief walked out of the museum with the painting, right under the nose of the guards. When Jim gave up trying to find a pen, he saw… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • under your nose — used to describe something that you fail to see or notice even though you should I don t know why you couldn t find it–it s right here under your nose. They were embezzling funds right under his nose. The answer was right under our noses [=the… …   Useful english dictionary

  • under your nose — under (your) nose obvious or not hidden. Sorry it took me so long to see what was right under my nose. Usage notes: also used in the plural form under your noses: She has been right under our noses all this time! Varies in the plural esp. as… …   New idioms dictionary

  • under your nose — If something happens right in front of you, especially if it is surprising or audacious, it happens under your nose …   The small dictionary of idiomes

  • under your nose —    If something happens right in front of you, especially if it is surprising or audacious, it happens under your nose.   (Dorking School Dictionary) …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • Under your nose —   If something happens right in front of you, especially if it is surpsising or audacious, it happens under your nose …   Dictionary of English idioms

  • under the nose of — See: UNDER ONE S NOSE …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • under the nose of — See: UNDER ONE S NOSE …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • under the nose of — phrasal : in plain sight of; especially : in bold and successful defiance of carried off the floating vote under the very nose of the conservative candidate …   Useful english dictionary

  • under\ one's\ nose — • under one s nose • under the nose of adv. phr. informal In sight of; in an easily seen or noticeable place. The thief walked out of the museum with the painting, right under the nose of the guards. When Jim gave up trying to find a pen, he saw… …   Словарь американских идиом

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