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In Broad Daylight

The idiom "in broad daylight" means that something is happening openly and in plain view, without any attempt to hide it. It is often used to describe a situation where something illegal or immoral is happening in a very obvious way, without any attempt to conceal it.

For example, if someone were to steal something from a store in the middle of the day, without trying to hide their actions, you could say that they did it "in broad daylight." Similarly, if someone were to cheat on a test right in front of the teacher, without trying to be discreet, you could say that they did it "in broad daylight."

The phrase can also be used more metaphorically to describe a situation where something is very obvious or clear. For example, you could say that a problem is "in broad daylight" if it is very easy to see and understand.

Overall, "in broad daylight" is a useful idiom for describing situations where something is happening very openly and without any attempt to hide it.


The usage of the idiom 'In Broad Daylight' in a sentence

• The amazing architecture of the building was clearly visible in broad daylight.

• The spy managed to pass the classified information in broad daylight, without getting caught.

• I saw a thief stealing a wallet in broad daylight.

• The outdoor concert took place in broad daylight, and the music was fantastic.

• The politicians made a secret deal in broad daylight, thinking that no one would notice.

• The murderer committed the crime in broad daylight, but no one was able to identify him.

• In broad daylight, I saw a big red bus passing by.

• It's not safe to walk alone in this neighborhood, especially in broad daylight.

• The protesters marched through the streets in broad daylight, demanding justice for the victims of police brutality.

• The government officials were caught taking bribes in broad daylight and were arrested immediately.

• The thief stole my purse in broad daylight while I was walking in the park.

• The company's fraudulent activities were exposed in broad daylight, leading to a massive scandal and a loss of investor confidence.

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