in broad daylight
idiom
: during the day when people and things can be easily seen rather than at night
The crime was committed in broad daylight.
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The North Koreans apparently attacked in broad daylight, on foot, marching over mines under the watchful eyes of Ukrainian drones—and came under fire from drones and artillery.
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David Axe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
These sellers are trying to cash in on the internet’s peculiar fascination with Mangione, whose good looks and privileged background have garnered him fans despite him being accused of a high-profile murder in broad daylight.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
Then, in broad daylight, one tank is stopped by Ukrainian attack drones.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
The deadly attack occurred in broad daylight on Monday.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
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David Axe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
These sellers are trying to cash in on the internet’s peculiar fascination with Mangione, whose good looks and privileged background have garnered him fans despite him being accused of a high-profile murder in broad daylight.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
Then, in broad daylight, one tank is stopped by Ukrainian attack drones.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
The deadly attack occurred in broad daylight on Monday.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
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“In broad daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20broad%20daylight. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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