
Stand/stick out a mile
Negative Nuance
This phrase often implies something negative or unwanted is very obvious.
His disapproval stood out a mile during the meeting.
Exaggerated Visibility
Used to emphasize that something is extremely easy to notice or recognize.
The typo in the headline stuck out a mile.
No Hiding
Implies that the thing being noticed cannot be concealed.
His mismatched socks stuck out a mile; there was no hiding them.