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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.
Example
Come on, your watch is right here, Liz!
You've been searching for your phone, but it's right there on the coffee table.
The answer to that question is in the first paragraph of the document.
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