👃 As Plain as the Nose on Your Face: Clear and Obvious Expressions 🌞
plain as day/the nose on your face
plain as day/the nose on your face: As obvious as can be. The earliest similes for patently obvious were plain as a packstaff or pikestaff (that is, the staff on which a peddler or hobo carried his bundles), used from the fifteenth century, and plain as the nose on your face, from the sixteenth century. The former is obsolescent, at least in America; the latter is still very current, heard even more than plain as day, a nineteenth-century locution.
Synonyms: glaringly obvious, as clear as crystal, self-evident, unmistakable
Antonyms: ambiguous, enigmatic, unclear, obscure
Humorous Quotes:
- “Some things are as plain as the nose on your face, unless, of course, you’re wearing an elephant mask.” – W. T. Wittywords
Fun Fact: Despite having a chaotic household, Albert Einstein once remarked that “everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.”
Similar Expressions:
- Clear as Crystal: Transparently obvious.
- Blindingly Obvious: So apparent that it metaphorically blinds you.
- Right Under Your Nose: It’s so close and obvious that you cannot miss it.
- In Broad Daylight: So evident that it could be seen even during the day.
Proverbs:
- “Clear as a bell”—Bell’s sound is made to be loud and clear, symbolizing obviousness.
- “See the writing on the wall”—Understand impending danger that is very obvious.
Literature and Media Suggestions:
- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak — Sometimes, hidden truths are as plain as day to those who dare to look.
- Naked by David Sedaris — A collection of humorous essays where the naked truth is always in plain sight.
- “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash — A classic song about overcoming obstacles.
- “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare — ‘Tis plain as the nose on their faces: their love is destined to be doomed.
As you explore the world of idioms, remember that the truth, whether obvious or hidden, adds richness and depth to our language and daily lives. Let the simplicity of the obvious guide your journey.
- Clara Wisewords, 2023
