Truth, Secrecy, & Deception - Obviousness

Dive into English idioms regarding obviousness, like "stand to reason" and "loud and clear".

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in broad daylight

[phrase]

at a time when everyone can witness something

Ex: The thief stole the purse in broad daylight, right in front of a crowded street, shocking the onlookers.

loud and clear

[phrase]

clearly and without causing any confusion

Ex: After repeating her request several times, she finally heard her friend's response loud and clear.

(as) clear as day

[phrase]

in a way that can obviously be seen or easily understood

Ex: The evidence against the suspect was clear as day, leaving no doubt about their involvement in the crime.

in plain English

[phrase]

written or stated simply and clearly

Ex: The professor explained the complex scientific concept in plain English, making it accessible to the students.

a mile away

[phrase]

in a way that is easy to notice or recognize someone or something

Ex: I could see his disappointment from a mile away when he didn't receive the promotion he was hoping for.

under one's nose

[phrase]

used when something is either obvious or within one's field of vision but one does not notice it

Ex: The keys were under his nose the whole time, but he couldn'tsee them and wasted hours searching for them.

to stick out like a sore thumb

[phrase]

to be noticeably different from other people or things, often in a way that is unpleasant or embarrassing

Ex: His lack of knowledge about the topic was evident, and he stood out like a sore thumb among the experts at the conference.

(as) plain as a pikestaff

[phrase]

not difficult at all to understand or see

Ex: None of us worked it out, though it was as plain as a pikestaff when you thought about it.

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

[phrase]

really easy to understand or notice

Ex: It was plain as the nose on his face that he was lying; his body language and inconsistent story gave it away.

crystal clear

[Adjective]

expressed or explained very easily and clearly

Ex: The instructions for assembling the furniture were crystal clear, making it easy to put it together.

to stand out a mile

[phrase]

to be extremely easy to notice

Ex: Her bright orange jacket made her stand out a mile in the sea of black coats.

for all (the world) to see

[phrase]

in a way that everyone can see or know about what is happening

Ex: The grandeur of the palace was for all the world to see as its majestic architecture stood tall.

to stand to reason

[phrase]

to state that something is logical or reasonable based on the available evidence or common sense

Ex: It stands to reason that if you study diligently, you will perform well on the exam.

thinly veiled

[phrase]

used to refer to something that is poorly hidden

Ex: The compliments were thinly veiled insults, as the speaker's true intention was to criticize.

to have something written all over it

[phrase]

to demonstrate a particular fact or characteristic in a very clear way

Ex: Her excitement about the trip had adventure written all over it, as she eagerly packed her backpack and planned thrilling activities.

written all over one's face

[phrase]

(of a person's emotions or thoughts) clearly visible through their facial expression, body language, or behavior

Ex: The pride and satisfaction were written all over his face as he held the trophy in his hands.

open secret

[noun]

something that was supposed to be kept from others but is not anymore

Ex: It was an open secret among the employees that the CEO was planning major layoffs.

Truth, Secrecy, & Deception
Deception	Secrecy	Keeping Secrets	Lying & Exaggeration
Obviousness	Pretense	Revealing Secrets	Depth & Surface
Trust & Honesty	Truthfulness	Flattery & Bragging

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