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If it was a snake, it would have bitten you
if it was a snake, it would have bitten you
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said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it
Humorous
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "if it was a snake, it would have bitten you" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "if it was a snake, it would have bitten you" is not well-documented, but it is believed to be of American origin. The imagery of a snake biting someone serves as a metaphor for the idea that someone has failed to notice or find something that is very obvious and nearby.
