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in broad daylight

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in broad daylight

in the open light of day; clearly visible. The crime was committed in broad daylight. Bill stood there in broad daylight, but we never saw him.

See also: broad, daylight

in broad daylight

when anyone can see what is happening These robberies took place in broad daylight and not one person has been arrested for them!

Usage notes: often used to show great surprise that something evil could be done without any effort to hide it

See also: broad, daylight

in broad daylight

if a crime is committed in broad daylight, it happens during the day when it could easily have been seen and prevented The man was shot at close range in broad daylight in front of his house.

See also: broad, daylight