plain (redirected from as plain as the nose on face)

be as clear/plain as day

to be obvious or easy to see. She's in love with him - it's as plain as day.

See also: clear, day

be as plain as the nose on your face (old-fashioned)

to be very obvious. There's no doubt that he's interested in her. It's as plain as the nose on your face.

See also: face, nose

be plain sailing

to be very easy. The roads were busy as we drove out of town but after that it was plain sailing all the way to the coast.

a plain Jane

a woman or girl who is not attractive. If she'd been a plain Jane, she wouldn't have had all the attention.

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(as) plain as day

easy to see or understand. The secret to our success is as plain as day — make a good plan and stick to it. I looked at the list and there, plain as day, was my name on the list of winners.

(as) clear as mud

See also: day