How to Pronounce "daylight robbery"
expression
ˈdeɪˌɫaɪt/ /ˈɹɑbɝi
DAY-lyt RAH-ber-ee
dˈeɪlaɪt/ /ɹˈɒbəɹi
DAY-lyt ROB-uh-ree
Definition
A situation where something (usually a price or charge) is so unfairly high that it feels like you are being openly cheated, even though it’s legal. Used especially for things that are expensive or feel dishonest.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdeɪˌɫaɪt/ /ˈɹɑbɝi
British English
dˈeɪlaɪt/ /ɹˈɒbəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAY-lyt RAH-ber-ee
UK
DAY-lyt ROB-uh-ree
Listen in Context
The price of water at the concert was daylight robbery.
Paying so much for parking here is daylight robbery.
Ten dollars for a small sandwich? That’s daylight robbery!
Honestly, the rent in this city is daylight robbery.