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Stick out a mile Meaning in English

expression

STIK-owt-uh-MYLE
STIK-owt-uh-MYLE

释义

If something 'sticks out a mile', it is extremely obvious or noticeable, often in a way that can’t be hidden.

用法与细微差别

This is an informal British English idiom. Use it to describe people, things, or mistakes that are very obvious. Often said about something hidden badly or a clear lie. Not used for minor things; stronger than just 'obvious'.

例句

His lie sticks out a mile.

basic

That sign sticks out a mile on the wall.

basic

The new building sticks out a mile among the old houses.

basic

You can try to hide the stain, but it sticks out a mile.

natural

She tried to act innocent, but her guilt stuck out a mile.

natural

The fake painting stuck out a mile for anyone who knows art.

natural