| 词汇 | under someone's nose |
| 释义 | Idiom (right) under someone's (very) nose Theme: PROXIMITY right in front of someone.I thought I'd lost my purse, but it was sitting on the table under my very nose.How did Mary fail to see the book? It was right under her nose. Idiom (right) under someone's (very) nose Theme: AWARENESS - LACKING In someone's presence. (Note the variations in the examples.)The thief stole Jim's wallet right under his nose.The jewels were stolen from under the very noses of the security guards. Idiom under someone's noseunder (someone's) nose if something bad happens under your nose, it happens very close to you but you do not notice it.I'm amazed that it was going on right under his nose all that while and he didn't realize. (right) under (one's) (very) nose1. In a place easy to see or find. I've been looking all over for that invitation, and it was right under my nose the whole time! 2. When one is physically present. I can't believe that one of my employees was falsifying records right under my nose. under someone's nose(of an action) committed openly and boldly, but without someone noticing or noticing in time to prevent it. informal |
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