Phrase guide

stick out a mile

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To be plain for all to see, obvious, easy to see, very noticeable.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stand out a mile, be plain as the nose on one's face

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To be conspicuously different.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stick out like a sore thumb, stand out a mile

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: olla kaikkien nähtävissä — to be plain for all to see
  • French: sauter aux yeux — to be plain for all to see
  • French: crever les yeux — to be plain for all to see
  • Polish: rzucać się w oczy — to be plain for all to see
  • Polish: rzucić się w oczy — to be plain for all to see
  • Russian: броса́ться в глаза́ (brosátʹsja v glazá) — to be plain for all to see