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Obviousness

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Obviousness

14 Words

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in broad daylight
in broad daylight
content.phrase

at a time when everyone can witness something

The thief stole the purse in broad daylight, right in front of a crowded street, shocking the onlookers.

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2
loud and clear
content.phrase

clearly and without causing any confusion

After repeating her request several times, she finally heard her friend's response loud and clear.

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3
(as|) clear as day
content.phrase

in a way that can obviously be seen or easily understood

The evidence against the suspect was clear as day, leaving no doubt about their involvement in the crime.

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in plain (English|language)
content.phrase

written or stated simply and clearly

The professor explained the complex scientific concept in plain English, making it accessible to the students.

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a mile away
content.phrase

in a way that is easy to notice or recognize someone or something

I could see his disappointment from a mile away when he didn't receive the promotion he was hoping for.

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[stick|stand] out like a sore thumb
content.phrase

to be noticeably different from other people or things, often in a way that is unpleasant or embarrassing

His lack of knowledge about the topic was evident, and he stood out like a sore thumb among the experts at the conference.

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(as|) plain as a pikestaff
content.phrase

not difficult at all to understand or see

None of us worked it out, though it was as plain as a pikestaff when you thought about it.

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crystal clear
Adjective

(of an object) clear or thin enough for one to be able to see through it

The crystal-clear water of the tropical lagoon allowed us to see vibrant coral reefs and colorful fish beneath the surface.

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[stand|stick] out a mile
content.phrase

to be extremely easy to notice

Her bright orange jacket made her stand out a mile in the sea of black coats.

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for all (the world|) to see
content.phrase

in a way that everyone can see or know about what is happening

The grandeur of the palace was for all the world to see as its majestic architecture stood tall.

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[stand] to reason
content.phrase

to state that something is logical or reasonable based on the available evidence or common sense

It stands to reason that if you study diligently, you will perform well on the exam.

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thinly (veiled|disguised)
content.phrase

used to refer to something that is poorly hidden

The compliments were thinly veiled insults, as the speaker's true intention was to criticize.

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[have] {sth} written all over it
content.phrase

to demonstrate a particular fact or characteristic in a very clear way

Her excitement about the trip had adventure written all over it, as she eagerly packed her backpack and planned thrilling activities.

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open secret
Noun

something that was supposed to be kept from others but is not anymore

It was an open secret among the employees that the CEO was planning major layoffs.

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