daylight robberies
Shameless public thefts
Daylight robberies is the plural of daylight robbery, a British expression for blatant overcharging or unfair pricing.
The phrase suggests theft so brazen it happens in broad daylight: Twenty pounds for a sandwich? That's daylight robbery!
The plural emphasizes repeated instances of such exploitation: These parking fees are daylight robberies.
- exorbitantUnreasonably high, as costs
- overchargeDemand excessive payment
- shamelessnessAbsence of moral embarrassment
- extortionObtaining through threats
- piracySeaborne theft or bootlegging
swindle · price gouging · audacity · unjustified · violation · rip-off · looting · plain sight · greed · plundering · boldness · taking liberties · fraud · predatory pricing · predatory lending · abuse of power · burglary · corruption
daylight robberiescovert operations
Secret military or intelligence activities
cat burglaries · cat burglary · pickpocketing · sleight of hand · embezzlement
daylight robberiesbargains
Goods at reduced prices
good value · square deals · steals · giveaways · discounts
daylight robberieshonest work
Legitimate, ethical employment
ethical business · fair trade · gifts · voluntary contributions
daylight, robbery, light, lights, lighting, lighted, lighter, lightest, lighten