in broad daylight
The phrase "in broad daylight" emphasizes that something happens openly and visibly, often surprising or shocking due to its audacity.
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Definition
B2General
(common)During the daytime when natural light is abundant.
Example
- The theft occurred in broad daylight, shocking the entire neighborhood.
B2Figurative
(idiomatic)In an open and visible manner, often implying audacity or brazenness.
Example
- He lied to her in broad daylight, right in front of everyone.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in broad daylight":
broad daylightin the cold light of dayburn daylightsee daylightdaylight robberyin the openin flagrante delictoin the dark