Start with both hands in front of your chest in flattened 'O' shapes, with the fingertips of both hands touching together. Suddenly spring your hands open into '5' handshapes while moving them slightly forward and apart. Your palms should end up facing forward, as if something is suddenly bursting into view and becoming completely clear.
To sign this, you can start with the sign for 'obvious' to establish the certainty of the situation, followed by the sign for 'rain' while looking up or pointing toward the sky.
Sign 'answer' and then 'obvious.' Be sure to pair this with a confident, knowing facial expression and a firm nod to emphasize that there is absolutely no doubt about it.
Point to the person (or their space), sign 'lie,' and then sign 'obvious.' Make the opening movement of your hands sharp to show just how transparent and clear the deception was.
To sign this, you can start with the sign for 'obvious' to establish the certainty of the situation, followed by the sign for 'rain' while looking up or pointing toward the sky.
Sign 'answer' and then 'obvious.' Be sure to pair this with a confident, knowing facial expression and a firm nod to emphasize that there is absolutely no doubt about it.
Point to the person (or their space), sign 'lie,' and then sign 'obvious.' Make the opening movement of your hands sharp to show just how transparent and clear the deception was.
Yes! In ASL, the sign for 'obvious' is the exact same sign used for 'clear' and sometimes 'bright.' The specific meaning is easily understood based on the context of your conversation and your facial expressions.
No, 'obvious' is a symmetrical two-handed sign. Using only one hand might confuse the person you are signing with, as it could look like the sign for 'throw' or 'send.' Always use both hands for clarity.
You can easily emphasize this sign by making the opening movement larger and more explosive. Pair that bigger movement with an exaggerated facial expression, like raised eyebrows and a firm nod, to show that it is undeniably obvious.
