the darkest place is under the candlestick

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

People often know little of what happens under their noses.

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 “the darkest place is under the candlestick” mean?

People often know little of what happens under their noses.

Is “the darkest place is under the candlestick” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.