stick out a mile
The idiom "stick out a mile" is used to describe something or someone that is extremely noticeable or conspicuous.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To be very obvious or easy to notice.
Example
- Her bright red coat sticks out a mile in the crowd.
- The error in the report sticks out a mile.
B2Comparison
(informal)To be distinctly different from others, making it easy to recognize.
Example
- Among all the paintings, his work sticks out a mile due to its unique style.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stick out a mile":
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