Hi, everyone!

In Russian/Ukrainian when I'm looking for something and I find it very close to where I was I can say that for example 'the book was RIGHT UNDER MY NOSE.'
What are the common ways to say this in English? ('the book was RIGHT UNDER MY NOSE.' )

Thank you!

Question

Hi, everyone!

In Russian/Ukrainian when I'm looking for something and I find it very close to where I was I can say that for example 'the book was RIGHT UNDER MY NOSE.' 
What are the common ways to say this in English? ('the book was RIGHT UNDER MY NOSE.' )

Thank you!

Answer

We use that exact phrase.
Also, another phrase with the same meaning: 
"If it was a snake, it would have bit me."

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In English you can also say "right under someone's nose", it's a very common expression.

:)

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Hi Sasha,
In English you would say "The book was just by my side"

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