plain as day

plain as day
*plain as day & *plain as a pikestaff
1. Cliché very plain and simple. (*Also: as \plain as day.) •

Although his face was as plain as day, his smile made him look interesting and friendly.

Fred: I have a suspicion that Marcia is upset with me. Alan: A suspicion? Come on, Fred, that's been plain as a pikestaff for quite some time!

2. and *plain as the nose on one's face Cliché clear and understandable. (*Also: as \plain as day.) •

The lecture was as plain as day. No one had to ask questions.

Jane: I don't understand why Professor Potter has been so friendly this week. Alan: It's plain as the nose on your face. He wants to be nominated for Professor of the Year.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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