(from) under your nose

Related to word: nose

Idiom

Definition

  1. C2

    Used to describe something, typically negative, that occurs obviously but is not noticed or prevented by someone.

    • The company was riddled with financial problems, and the malfeasance was happening right under the management's nose.

    • He had been using my laptop without my knowing, right under my nose.

    • The thief stole my wallet right from under my nose; I was so careless.