Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
do-something-in-broad-daylight
idiom
/duː ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn brɔːd ˈdeɪlaɪt/
Definition
To perform an action openly and without disguise during the day.
Examples
- He decided to steal the car do-something-in-broad-daylight, showing no concern for onlookers.
- To do something in broad daylight, like that bank robbery, was extremely reckless.
- She was bold enough to confront her boss in broad daylight about the unfair treatment.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe an act that is done in plain sight, suggesting a lack of fear of being caught or a level of audacity.
Synonyms
- openly
- publicly
- in plain sight
