Stand/stick out a mile

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verb expression

To be very noticeable, often in a way that is not wanted or liked.

His nervousness sticks out a mile - everyone can see it.
Visual representation of "stand/stick out a mile" - To be very noticeable, often in a way that is not wanted or liked

Often appears as...

  • nervousness stand out a mile
  • mistake stick out a mile

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Negative Nuance

This phrase often implies something negative or unwanted is very obvious.

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His disapproval stood out a mile during the meeting.
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Exaggerated Visibility

Used to emphasize that something is extremely easy to notice or recognize.

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The typo in the headline stuck out a mile.
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No Hiding

Implies that the thing being noticed cannot be concealed.

Illustration for No Hiding
His mismatched socks stuck out a mile; there was no hiding them.
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