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plain as the nose on one's face

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

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adj

Meaning 1

Synonym of plain as day.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Qualifier: simile

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Synonyms: plain as day

Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: päivänselvä — Translations
  • French: gros comme une maison — Translations
  • French: clair comme le jour — Translations
  • French: se voir comme le nez au milieu de la figure — Translations
  • French: crever les yeux — Translations
  • French: sauter aux yeux — Translations
  • Italian: chiaro come il sole — Translations