(as) plain as the nose on (one's) face In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(as) plain as the nose on (one's) face", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-03-13 11:03

Meaning of (as) plain as the nose on (one's) face

Synonyms:

(as) plain as a pikestaff , (as) plain as day

(as) plain as the nose on (one's) face phrase informal simile

Very clear or evident.

It's plain as the nose on your face that Peter is better educated and more intelligent than most other people. Why did you exclude him from the interview?

It's as plain as the nose on your face that Jane's lying. Don't believe in her.

The little boy is not happy here - it's as plain as the nose on your face.

Other phrases about:

An open and shut case

A legal matter that is very easy to solve

drive your message/point home

State something in a very strong, clear and effective way

give /quote sth/sb chapter and verse
To give accurate information/detail about something, especially things in a book
stand/stick out a mile

To be very obvious and easy to notice

(as) clear as vodka

1. Used to describe something very clear or transparent

2. Used to describe something very understandable, especially in an ironic way to mean the opposite

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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