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 murder occurred in broad daylight, leaving witnesses horrified and demanding swift justice for the victim.

loud and clear

[phrase]

clearly and without causing any confusion

Ex: The referee blew the whistle, making the penalty decision loud and clear to both teams and the spectators.

(as) clear as day

[phrase]

in a way that can obviously be seen or easily understood

Ex: His disappointment was as clear as day on his face when he received the rejection letter .

in plain English

[phrase]

written or stated simply and clearly

Ex: The doctor explained the diagnosis to the patient's family in plain language, ensuring they comprehended the medical condition and treatment options.

a mile away

[phrase]

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

Ex: I could smell the delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies from a mile away, drawing me towards the kitchen.

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 opportunity to invest in the company was under their noses, but they overlooked it and missed out on significant profits.

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 bright red suit made him stick out like a sore thumb at the formal black-tie event.

(as) plain as a pikestaff

[phrase]

not difficult at all to understand or see

Ex: These directions plain as a pikestaff, so you should n't have any questions .

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

[phrase]

really easy to understand or notice

Ex: The truth of her feelings plain as the nose on her face; her smile and sparkling eyes gave it away .

crystal clear

[Adjective]

expressed or explained very easily and clearly

Ex: The professor 's lecture on quantum mechanics was complex , but his explanations made the crystal clear to the students .

to stand out a mile

[phrase]

to be extremely easy to notice

Ex: The counterfeit bills stood out a mile due to their poor quality and obvious differences from genuine currency.

for all (the world) to see

[phrase]

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

Ex: The graffiti on the wall was an act of rebellion for all the world to see, leaving a visible mark on the neighborhood.

to stand to reason

[phrase]

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

Ex: In the past, it stood to reason that innovation would drive progress.

thinly veiled

[phrase]

used to refer to something that is poorly hidden

Ex: The company's thinly veiled attempt to cut costs by reducing employee benefits was met with resistance from the workers.

to have something written all over it

[phrase]

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

Ex: The extravagant decorations , lavish menu , and elegant had luxury written all over it, making it a truly grand affair .

written all over one's face

[phrase]

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

Ex: The joy and excitement were written all over her face when she received the surprise gift.

open secret

[noun]

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

Ex: Everyone in the neighborhood knew about the abandoned house 's haunted history ; it was open secret among locals .

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Truth, Secrecy, & Deception - Obviousness