in broad daylight (인 브**로**드 **데**이라이트) — 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/
Korean meaning: 대낮에; 공공연히, 뻔뻔스럽게
Korean pronunciation: 인 브**로**드 **데**이라이트
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
in the middle of the day when it is light; openly and publicly without any attempt to hide
Stole in broad daylight under spotlight, caught in moonlight
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🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기부터 사용된 표현으로, '넓은(broad)' 대낮이라는 의미에서 시작되어 '완전히 밝은 대낮'을 뜻하게 되었습니다. 이후 '공공연히, 뻔뻔스럽게'라는 비유적 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“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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