Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-broad-daylight
idiom
[in brawd dey-light]
Definition
In broad daylight refers to something that happens during the day when it is fully light outside, making it visible and obvious to everyone.
Examples
- The thief stole the car in broad daylight, shocking all the passersby.
- She announced her decision to leave the company in broad daylight, making it clear she had no intention of hiding it.
- It was brazen for them to argue in broad daylight on the busy street.
Meaning
The phrase is often used to describe actions that are done openly and without concealment, emphasizing that they are performed in plain view, rather than secretly or at night.
Synonyms
- openly
- in full view
- clearly
