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Meaning of hide in plain sight | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To be unnoticeable, by staying visible in a setting that masks presence.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch sich unsichtbar machen
Español esconderse a simple vista
Русский спрятать на видном месте спрятать на виду

Examples

“I have⟳ satisfied myself that she is alive, and apparently well, and hiding in plain sight. Prudence prevents me from saying where.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

hide in the closet hide one's light under a bushel hide out hide the ball hide the salami hide the sausage

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