Meaning of the word "the darkest place is under the candlestick" in English

What does "the darkest place is under the candlestick" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

the darkest place is under the candlestick

US /ðə ˈdɑːrkɪst pleɪs ɪz ˈʌndər ðə ˈkændəlˌstɪk/
UK /ðə ˈdɑːkɪst pleɪs ɪz ˈʌndə ðə ˈkændəlˌstɪk/
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Idiom

it is often difficult to see or understand what is happening very close to you; people are often ignorant of things that happen right under their noses

Example:
I searched the whole house for my glasses only to find them on my head; I guess the darkest place is under the candlestick.
The detective didn't realize the thief was his own neighbor; the darkest place is under the candlestick.