in the cold light of day
The phrase "in the cold light of day" is often used to describe a more rational and objective assessment of a situation after emotions have settled.
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Definition
B2General
(figurative, idiomatic)To consider something calmly and rationally after emotions have subsided.
Example
- In the cold light of day, she realized her decision was impulsive.
- They saw the project's flaws more clearly in the cold light of day.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in the cold light of day":
in broad daylightbroad daylightin the light ofsee daylightcome in from the coldburn daylight