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 protest march took place in broad daylight , with participants raising their voices for justice and equality .

loud and clear [phrase]

clearly and without causing any confusion

Ex: The teacher 's instructions were delivered loud and clear , ensuring that all students understood the assignment .

(as|) clear as day [phrase]

in a way that can obviously be seen or easily understood

Ex: Despite the attempts to cover up the scandal , the truth eventually came out clear as day .

in plain (English|language) [phrase]

written or stated simply and clearly

Ex: The technical manual was rewritten in plain language to help users troubleshoot the device without confusion .

a mile away [phrase]

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

Ex: The detective 's keen eye allowed him to spot the hidden clue from a mile away , leading to the breakthrough in the case .

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 solution to the problem was under their noses all along , but they did n't realize it until someone pointed it out .

to [stick|stand] 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: The foreign tourist 's inability to speak the local language made them stand out like a sore thumb in the crowded marketplace .

(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: The evidence against the suspect was plain as the nose on her face ; the DNA match and eyewitness testimony left no doubt .

crystal clear [adjective]

expressed or explained very easily and clearly

Ex: The evidence presented in court made the defendant 's guilt crystal clear to the jury .

to [stand|stick] out a mile [phrase]

to be extremely easy to notice

Ex: The grammatical errors in the report stood out a mile , indicating a lack of attention to detail .

for all (the world|) to see [phrase]

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

Ex: The flaws in the plan were apparent for all the world to see , leading to its eventual failure .

to [stand] to reason [phrase]

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

Ex: Given the rainy weather and the absence of an umbrella , it stands to reason that he would get wet .

thinly (veiled|disguised) [phrase]

used to refer to something that is poorly hidden

Ex: The article 's thinly veiled bias was evident , as it presented the opposing viewpoint in a negative light .

to [have] {sth} written all over it [phrase]

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

Ex: The team 's exceptional teamwork and coordination had success written all over it , leading them to victory in the championship .

written all over {one's} face [phrase]

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

Ex:

open secret [noun]

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

Ex: The team 's poor performance was an open secret among their fans , leading to widespread disappointment .

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