a glaring omission — obvious gap / something important that is missing
collocationC1IELTS 7+neutraloccasional
A very noticeable or shocking absence of something important, especially when it should clearly be included.
Say it like a native
Textbook The absence of safety data was a very noticeable and important thing that was left out.
Native The missing safety data was a glaring omission.
'Glaring omission' names it precisely; the paraphrase is clumsy.
Pattern: a glaring omission (in/from/of something)
In use
- The lack of any mention of climate change in the report was a glaring omission.communication
- I believe the most glaring omission from the proposal is a clear plan for funding, which could seriously undermine its success.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ It was a glaring emission.
✓ It was a glaring omission.
'Omission' (something left out), not 'emission' (gas released).
Common collocations
a glaring omission— from the list, obvious, notable, one
Don't confuse it
Unlike just 'an omission' (any missing thing), 'a glaring omission' means the absence is so clear that it draws attention or criticism.