What does the saying 'Can't see your hand in front of your face' mean?
Idiom: Can't see your hand in front of your face
Meaning:
If you can't see your hand in front of your face, visibility is very poor due to something like bad fog.
Country: International English |Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Contributor: James Dennis
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