in plain sight

phrase

chiefly US
: in a place that is easily seen
He carried his gun in plain sight.

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Alan tells the players about the murder in plain sight and asks if any of the table-sitting players have any last words about the potential victims. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 The counterfeit market on Canal Street operates in plain sight. — Daniel Edward Rosen, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Interior designers and professional organizers say most kitchens hide usable square footage in plain sight, trapped behind clutter, bad habits and bulky gear that could be stored smarter or edited out entirely. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 Continue reading … STONE SECRETS — 'Lost' medieval castle found hiding in plain sight after professor spots telltale clues. — FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in plain sight

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“In plain sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20plain%20sight. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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