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written all over one's face
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(of a person's emotions or thoughts) clearly visible through their facial expression, body language, or behavior
Idiom
Informal
The idiom "written all over one's face" originated from the idea that a person's facial expressions can reveal their emotions, thoughts, or intentions. The phrase signifies that something is clearly and visibly evident in a person's facial expressions, as if it were explicitly written or displayed on their face. It is commonly used to describe situations where a person's emotions or thoughts are so apparent that they are easily noticeable to others.
Examples
His guilt was written all over his face.
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