Meaning of the word "under your nose" in English

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under your nose

US /ˈʌndər jʊər noʊz/
UK /ˈʌndər jʊər noʊz/
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Idiom

1.

in plain sight; in an obvious place, but often unnoticed

Example:
The keys were right under your nose the whole time.
He didn't realize the answer was right under his nose.
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