pikestaff

(as) plain as a pikestaff

Very obvious or noticeable; very easy to understand. It's plain as a pikestaff that they like each other— they've been flirting all night! In the end, the solution was as plain as a pikestaff.

*plain as day

and *plain as a pikestaff

1. Cliché very plain and simple. (*Also: as ~.) Although his face was as plain as day, his smile made him look interesting and friendly. Fred: I have a suspicion that Marcia is upset with me. Alan: A suspicion? Come on, Fred, that's been plain as a pikestaff for quite some time! 2. and *plain as the nose On one's face Cliché clear and understandable. (*Also: as ~.) The lecture was as plain as day. No one had to ask questions. Jane: I don't understand why Professor Potter has been so friendly this week. Alan: It's plain as the nose on your face. He wants to be nominated for Professor of the Year.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

plain as day

Also, plain as the nose on your face. Very obvious, quite clear, as in It's plain as day that they must sell their house before they can buy another, or It's plain as the nose on your face that she's lying. These similes have largely replaced the earlier plain as a packstaff or pikestaff, from the mid-1500s, alluding to the stick on which a peddler carried his wares over his shoulder. The first term, from the late 1800s, is probably a shortening of plain as the sun at midday; the variant dates from the late 1600s.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

plain as day

plain as the nose on your face

If something is as plain as day or as plain as the nose on your face, it is very easy to see, or obvious and easy to understand. He was lying there plain as day, in his hospital gown. It's plain as the nose on your face that this company is wildly undervalued. Note: In old-fashioned British English, you can also say that something is plain as a pikestaff. I saw your grandmother this morning, here as plain as a pikestaff, at the foot of my bed. Note: This expression was originally `plain as a packstaff'. A packstaff was a long stick that pedlars used to carry their bundles. The word `pikestaff' was substituted at a later time: a pikestaff was a long walking stick. Both packstaffs and pikestaffs were very plain and simple.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

plain as day (or the nose on your face)

very obvious. informal

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plain as a pikestaff

1 very obvious. 2 ordinary or unattractive in appearance.

This phrase is an alteration of plain as a packstaff , which dates from the mid 16th century, the staff being that of a pedlar, on which he rested his pack of goods for sale. The version with pikestaff had developed by the end of the 16th century

(as) plain as a ˈpikestaff

(as) plain as ˈday

(as) plain as the nose on your ˈface

(informal) easy to see or understand; obvious: It’s as plain as a pikestaff; this government is ruining the economy. You can’t miss the sign, it’s right there, as plain as the nose on your face.

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释义	pikestaff (as) plain as a pikestaff Very obvious or noticeable; very easy to understand. It's plain as a pikestaff that they like each other— they've been flirting all night! In the end, the solution was as plain as a pikestaff. See also: pikestaff, plain Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. plain as day and plain as a pikestaff 1. Cliché very plain and simple. (Also: as ~.) Although his face was as plain as day, his smile made him look interesting and friendly. Fred: I have a suspicion that Marcia is upset with me. Alan: A suspicion? Come on, Fred, that's been plain as a pikestaff for quite some time! 2. and plain as the nose On one's face** Cliché clear and understandable. (Also: as ~.) The lecture was as plain as day. No one had to ask questions. Jane: I don't understand why Professor Potter has been so friendly this week. Alan: It's plain as the nose on your face. He wants to be nominated for Professor of the Year. See also: plain McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. plain as day Also, plain as the nose on your face. Very obvious, quite clear, as in It's plain as day that they must sell their house before they can buy another, or It's plain as the nose on your face that she's lying. These similes have largely replaced the earlier plain as a packstaff* or pikestaff, from the mid-1500s, alluding to the stick on which a peddler carried his wares over his shoulder. The first term, from the late 1800s, is probably a shortening of plain as the sun at midday; the variant dates from the late 1600s. See also: plain The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. plain as day or plain as the nose on your face If something is as plain as day or as plain as the nose on your face, it is very easy to see, or obvious and easy to understand. He was lying there plain as day, in his hospital gown. It's plain as the nose on your face that this company is wildly undervalued. Note: In old-fashioned British English, you can also say that something is plain as a pikestaff. I saw your grandmother this morning, here as plain as a pikestaff, at the foot of my bed. Note: This expression was originally `plain as a packstaff'. A packstaff was a long stick that pedlars used to carry their bundles. The word `pikestaff' was substituted at a later time: a pikestaff was a long walking stick. Both packstaffs and pikestaffs were very plain and simple. See also: plain Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. plain as day (or the nose on your face) very obvious. informal See also: plain plain as a pikestaff 1 very obvious. 2 ordinary or unattractive in appearance. This phrase is an alteration of plain as a packstaff , which dates from the mid 16th century, the staff being that of a pedlar, on which he rested his pack of goods for sale. The version with pikestaff had developed by the end of the 16th century See also: pikestaff, plain Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary (as) plain as a ˈpikestaff , (as) plain as ˈday , (as) plain as the nose on your ˈface (informal) easy to see or understand; obvious: It’s as plain as a pikestaff; this government is ruining the economy. You can’t miss the sign, it’s right there, as plain as the nose on your face. See also: pikestaff, plain Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: (as) plain as a pikestaff plain as a pikestaff (as) plain as the nose on (one's) face be as plain as the nose on (one's) face plain as day (as) plain as day plain as day/the nose on your face plain make a dent in (something) make a dent in something References in periodicals archive But a rather different picture emerges in The Boer War by Denis Judd and Keith Surridge (John Murray pounds 25) when they say: 'It is now plain as a pikestaff that Chamberlain connived at Rhodes's plan for an invasion of the Transvaal.' Living - Books: Face to face with Joseph Chamberlain They have loosened the ties of their Sunday suits, and despite the rain, a man with a pikestaff is having a lie-down in the fast lane. Mean season in Northern Ireland, the troubles come as regular as rain He also played up the chances of the UK doing a trade deal with the US quickly, saying: "It's plain as a pikestaff to me in Washington that we would be the first choice to get on with it in March." Vote down May's deal and bury it, says Davis However, Mr Macdonald said: "It's as clear as a pikestaff, in legislation that is a duty, not a discretion. may backs bradley; PM still confident despite lack of knowledge before taking brief "Although I accept this was an impromptu offence after you saw the lady leave her car and leave the door open, and it was only ever intended to be a theft, the risk the owner would see you and try to stop you was plain as a pikestaff. Brave mother dragged along road by drug addict car thief; THE ROBBER STRUCK AS THE WOMAN WENT TO A CASH MACHINE IN KERESLEY Judge Niclas Parry told Mold Crown Court yesterday it was "plain as a pikestaff" that they had foreknowledge of the burglaries. GANG CAUGHT TRYING ON STOLEN DESIGNER CLOTHES JAILEDJAILED ILED Scott, 26 SOME weeks ago and before Madame Theresa of the Vicarage had announced the imminent fait accompli massacre it was as plain as a pikestaff that Wales needed a seismic political change. The old parties need to rip it up and start again; Get in touch - tell us what you think Email: ecletters@walesonline.co.uk Twitter: @WalesOnline Facebook: facebook.com/WalesOnline Post: Media Wales, 6 Park Street, Cardiff CF10 1XR It is as plain as a pikestaff that Sterling should be sold to the highest bidder as soon as possible. Getting rid of Ster is best move for Reds Of course, there is no real end to a supporter's relationship with the manager or owner - there is no point you think "right, we're the real deal now and this will continue for ever", the next dip in results will see the return of the 'head on a pikestaff' train of thought. A VIEW FROM THE GALLOWGATE "Since the ordinance in questions admits [of] no such exception or exemption, it is clear as a pikestaff that the OSCA has overstepped the bounds of its mandate. Is FDA biased against our senior citizens? But Tory MP David Davis said it was "plain as a pikestaff" that he should have been recalled earlier. BULGER KILLER'S 1200 PERV PICTURES ON PC; Venables used phone to take 'up skirt' snaps It's as plain as a pikestaff that they should have reduced them this time. High cost of living adds to interest rate quandary; Market watch Comment The rally continues, even though C-S maintains that "it's as plain as a pikestaff" that the reason McGrath was told not to include those opinions was because they conflicted with the opinions held by Ray Murrihy, the prosecution's expert witness. Horse Racing: Many answers are very similar to yesterday's - but so are the questions; The Fallon trial We participated in our piece of street theatre as our little party was escorted to the door of the house by one of Cromwell's soldiers who wrapped on the wooden door with his pikestaff to the gawking bewilderment of passers by. Culture: Eating out with the great and the good; Alison Jones comes over all 17th century to have dinner with Oliver Cromwell Do they deserve that for misinterpreting the signs at the end of a boozy evening, even if the signs appear as plain as a pikestaff? STOTTY ON SUNDAY: Rape or just a party date?
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