Be staring (one) in the face In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be staring (one) in the face", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-06-16 10:06

Meaning of Be staring (one) in the face

Be staring (one) in the face American British verb phrase

To appear apparently or obviously

You don't need to ask about our football team's chance of entering the next round because the answer is staring you in the face.

The prevention measures to the novel coronavirus have been staring us in the face for months.

This agreement failed because we had no way of addressing the package damage even if it was staring us in the 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

Grammar and Usage of Be staring (one) in the face

Verb Forms

  • am/are/is staring (one) in the face
  • was/were staring (one) in the face
  • been staring (one) in the face
  • being staring (one) in the face

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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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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