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    daylight robbery

    noun

    • 1. blatant and unfair overcharging: informal British "Do you know how much he charges? It's daylight robbery"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDAYLIGHT ROBBERY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DAYLIGHT ROBBERY definition: 1. a situation in which you have to pay far too much money for something: 2. a situation in which…. Learn more.

  3. crossidiomas.com › daylight-robberyUnderstanding "daylight robbery" Idiom: Meaning, Origins & Usage...

    The phrase “daylight robbery” is a common idiom used to describe situations where someone feels they have been taken advantage of or cheated, often in an unfair or outrageous manner. This expression has its roots in historical events that occurred centuries ago.

  4. www.countrylife.co.uk › comment-opinion › curious-questionsThe phrase 'daylight robbery'? It literally refers to theft of...

    Jul 6, 2024 · Perhaps the classic example is the story of a tax that gave rise to the phrase ‘daylight robbery’ and whose effects can be seen on British buildings to this day, even though it was abolished over 170 years ago.

  5. literarydevices.net › daylight-robberyDaylight Robbery - Meaning, Origin, and Examples - Literary...

    The phrase “daylight robbery” means to swindle in the business, or day to day transactions. It simply implies an unfair and blatant overcharging. The phrase is used when a person has to pay too much for some ordinary items.

  6. phraseshub.com › daylight_robberyDaylight robbery - English Idioms and Phrases

    The idiom "daylight robbery" is used in two main contexts – to describe an act of theft or extortion that is blatant and done in broad daylight, and to express dissatisfaction or outrage at being charged an excessive amount of money.

  7. spiegato.com › en › what-does-daylight-robbery-meanWhat does “Daylight Robbery” Mean? - Spiegato

    Openly charging exorbitant prices for goods and services is occasionally referred to as daylight robbery. This is in contrast to financial practices that are

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › daylight-robberyDefinition of 'daylight robbery' - Collins Online Dictionary

    uncountable noun. If someone charges you a great deal of money for something and you think this is unfair or unreasonable, you can refer to this as daylight robbery. [British, informal, disapproval] They're just ripping the fans off; it's daylight robbery. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.