plain as the nose on one's face
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of plain as day.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “plain as the nose on one's face” mean?
Synonym of plain as day.
Is “plain as the nose on one's face” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.