if it had been a snake, it would have bit you

if it had been a snake, it would have bit you

A phrase said humorously when one is looking for something that is right in front of them. Come on, your watch is right here, Liz! If it had been a snake, it would've bit you! A: "Your red pen? You mean, that one on your desk?" B: "Oops." A: "If it had been a snake, it would have bit you!" Your missing sneaker is over there by the door. Geez, if it had been a snake, it would have bit you!

See also: been, bit, have, if

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.