Under One’s Nose, (Right): Spotting the Obvious Hidden!👁️
Definition:
In plain sight. This expression, often paired with an exasperated reminder that something elusive is actually right before your eyes, has existed since as early as 1600. The wisdom was coined in John Norden’s The Surveyor’s Dialogue (1607): “You are but a meane observer of the course of things passing dayly under your nose.”
Related Terms and Expressions:
- Hidden in Plain Sight: Something conspicuous that remains unnoticed.
- Miss the Forest for the Trees: To overlook the bigger picture by focusing too much on the details.
- Right Before Your Eyes: Lying directly in front of you but not noticed.
- Staring You in the Face: Very obvious and noticeable, yet still ignored.
- Awfully Close to Home: When something hits a little too close to personal matters.
Similar Proverbs:
- “The best place to hide a needle is in a haystack”: Meaning sometimes things are easier to find when mixed with other things.
- “If it were a snake, it would have bitten you”: If it was any closer or obvious, it would have hurt you by now!
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “Looking for your glasses when they’re actually right on top of your head is the quintessential sign you’ve joined the league of ‘Under One’s Nose’ detectives!”
Literature Recommendations:
- Sherlock Holmes series by Arthur Conan Doyle 🕵️♂️: Mastering the art of seeing what others miss.
- Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams 🚀: For those occasionally missing the universe-wide obvious.
Movies to Watch:
- The Sixth Sense 🎥: Where what’s right under your nose changes everything.
- National Treasure 🎬: The obvious hunt across inconspicuous maps!
Inspirational Passage:
“Sometimes the most crucial elements of our life lie right before us. Yet, we are often blinded by our relentless pursuit of the unknown, entirely forgetting to look under our very noses. Take a breath, look around, and realize that perhaps what you search for has been within your reach all along.” - I. C. Clearly
Final Word by I. C. Clearly:
While going through life’s grandest adventures or the everyday humdrum, remember to slow down and peer closely at what’s right under your nose. Whether it’s a missing clue, a brilliant insight, or the greatest treasure of all—sometimes, it’s all just right there! Look keenly, my friend, and discover the magic hidden in the mundane.
Farewell, and may your journey always lead you to see clearly!
