Phrase guide

in front of one's nose

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Plain; clearly apparent; obvious.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • All that time we've been searching for the answer, and it was right in front of our noses.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: sous son nez — plain; clearly apparent; obvious
  • Russian: пря́мо пе́ред носом (prjámo péred nosom) — plain; clearly apparent; obvious
  • Russian: под самым носом (pod samym nosom) — plain; clearly apparent; obvious
  • Spanish: delante de la nariz — plain; clearly apparent; obvious