Under your nose.
[Idiom] UNDER YOUR NOSE. - Spotting the Obvious Unnoticed Details!
obvious but unnoticed
'Under your nose' refers to something being in plain sight yet somehow missed or not noticed. Picture looking for glasses only to find them already on your head! This idiom emphasizes overlooking something not because it's hidden, but because it's so obvious or familiar that it's easy to miss. It is a useful expression in both personal and professional contexts, often pointing out missed details right in front of us.
Example Sentences
The bakery was right under your nose the whole time.
The bakery was very close, but not noticed before.
He couldn't find his keys, but they were right under his nose.
He searched for his keys without realizing they were very close by.
Sometimes the answer is right under your nose, you just have to see it.
Solutions may be obvious but often overlooked.
