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Truth, Secrecy, & Deception - Obviousness

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

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English idioms related to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception
in broad daylight

at a time when everyone can witness something

Ex: The thief stole her bag in broad daylight. 
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loud and clear

clearly and without causing any confusion

Ex: The instructions were loud and clear: submit the form by Friday. 
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(as|) clear as day

in a way that can obviously be seen or easily understood

Ex: The answer was as clear as day once she explained the chart. 
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in plain (English|language)

written or stated simply and clearly

Ex: In plain English, the contract says you can't cancel after Monday. 
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a mile away
a mile away
[phrase]

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

Ex: I could spot his fake smile a mile away. 
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under {one's} [nose]

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

Ex: I searched for my phone for ten minutes, and it was under my nose on the table. 
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to [stick|stand] out like a sore thumb

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

Ex: In that expensive restaurant, my muddy boots stood out like a sore thumb. 
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(as|) plain as a pikestaff

not difficult at all to understand or see

Ex: It was plain as a pikestaff that he had no idea what he was talking about. 
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(as|) plain as the nose on  {one's} face

really easy to understand or notice

Ex: It was as plain as the nose on his face that he was lying. 
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crystal clear
crystal clear
[Adjective]

expressed or explained very easily and clearly

Ex: Her instructions were crystal clear, so nobody had to ask any questions. 
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to [stand|stick] out  a mile

to be extremely easy to notice

Ex: The fake signature stuck out a mile. 
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for all (the world|) to see

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

Ex: She posted their private argument online for all the world to see. 
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to [stand] to reason

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

Ex: It stands to reason that prices will rise if demand keeps growing. 
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thinly (veiled|disguised)

used to refer to something that is poorly hidden

Ex: The article was a thinly veiled attack on the mayor. 
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to [have] {sth} written all over it

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

Ex: This plan has disaster written all over it. 
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written all over {one's} face

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

Ex: His guilt was written all over his face. 
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open secret

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

Ex: Their relationship was an open secret at the office. 
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