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What does "out from under your nose" mean?

Vocabulary Word: out from under your nose

1. Definition (expr.) when something gets taken from you that you thought you had or you thought was safe

Examples I was home when my car was stolen out of my driveway. I can’t believe it was taken right out from under my nose!

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