Conspicuous by (one's) absence In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "conspicuous by (one's) absence", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2022-10-22 09:10

Meaning of Conspicuous by (one's) absence

Conspicuous by (one's) absence humorous idiom

People notice someone's absence because they are supposed to be there.

It's his own father's funeral. Of course he's conspicuous by his absence!

A: "Hmm, I wonder if anyone notices if I didn't show up to class today." B: "Dude, you are the class monitor. You will always be conspicuous by your absence."

Origin of Conspicuous by (one's) absence

This phrase has been around since the mid-1800s.
The Origin Cited: Internet .
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