under someone's nose

(right) under (one's) (very) nose

1. In a place easy to see or find. I've been looking all over for that invitation, and it was right under my nose the whole time!2. When one is physically present. I can't believe that one of my employees was falsifying records right under my nose.See also: nose

under someone's nose

(of an action) committed openly and boldly, but without someone noticing or noticing in time to prevent it. informalSee also: nose