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 answer was very obvious] the whole time.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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 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 someone's nose — under someone’s nose phrase if something happens under your nose, it happens in a place or situation where you should notice it, but you do not They were dealing drugs right under the noses of the police. Thesaurus: clear to the sensessynonym… … Useful english dictionary
under someone's nose — under (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 … New idioms dictionary
under nose — under (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 … New idioms dictionary
nose — nose1 [ nouz ] noun count *** 1. ) the part of your face above your mouth that you use for smelling and breathing. The two holes in your nose are called nostrils: Her nose is bleeding. Hold your nose (=press the two sides of it) and put your head … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
under someone's nose — if something happens under your nose, it happens in a place or situation where you should notice it, but you do not They were dealing drugs right under the noses of the police … English dictionary
