in broad daylight — in the middle of the day when it is light; openly and publicly without any attempt to hide
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: in the middle of the day when it is light; openly and publicly without any attempt to hide
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn brɔːd ˈdeɪlaɪt/
Example Sentences
- He ate the entire wedding cake in broad daylight while everyone was taking photos.
- The bank robbery occurred in broad daylight on the busiest street in the city.
- She told her boss exactly what she thought about the company policy in broad daylight at the company picnic.
in broad daylight
NOUN[/ɪn brɔːd ˈdeɪlaɪt/]
in the middle of the day when it is light; openly and publicly without any attempt to hide

The thief grabbed the purse in broad daylight, right in front of shocked shoppers.

Stole in broad daylight under spotlight, caught in moonlight
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“He ate the entire wedding cake in broad daylight while everyone was taking photos.”
“The bank robbery occurred in broad daylight on the busiest street in the city.”
“She told her boss exactly what she thought about the company policy in broad daylight at the company picnic.”
“The corrupt politician accepted bribes in broad daylight, showing no shame.”
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