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.

What is the origin of the idiom "if it was a snake, it would have bitten you" and when to use it?

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if (it|this) (was|were) a snake, it would have bitten you

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Definitie en betekenis van "if it was a snake, it would have bitten you"in het Engels

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