In broad daylight Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈbɹɔd/ /ˈdeɪˌɫaɪt
in BROD DAY-lyt
ˈɪn/ /bɹˈɔːd/ /dˈeɪlaɪt
in b-RAWD DAY-lyt
Definición
This expression means something happens openly during the day, often when it is surprising or shocking because people can see it.
Uso & Matices
Usually used to emphasize surprise or boldness, especially for actions expected to be secret or hidden. Common with crimes or shocking acts. Rarely used for neutral events.
Spanish: a plena luz del díaPortuguese (BR): em plena luz do diaPortuguese (PT): em plena luz do diaChinese (Simplified): 光天化日之下Chinese (Traditional): 光天化日之下Hindi: दिन दहाड़ेArabic: في وضح النهارBengali: সবাইয়ের চোখের সামনে - দিনের আলোয়Russian: среди бела дняJapanese: 白昼堂々（はくちゅうどうどう）Vietnamese: giữa ban ngàyKorean: 대낮에Turkish: gündüz gözüyle - herkesin gözü önündeUrdu: دن دہاڑےIndonesian: di siang bolong
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The thief stole her bag in broad daylight.
basic
He was attacked in broad daylight on the street.
basic
Someone spray-painted the wall in broad daylight.
basic
I can’t believe they broke into the store in broad daylight!
natural
They robbed the bank in broad daylight with people watching.
natural
He parked in a no-parking zone in broad daylight and didn’t even care.
natural