daylight robberyBritish EnglishBrE informal a situation in which something costs you a lot more than is reasonable 明目张胆地索取高价,光天化日之下敲竹杠 £2.50 for a cup of coffee? It’s daylight robbery! 一杯咖啡要2.5英镑? 这简直是白日抢劫!
daylight robbery• Mind, you wouldn't believe some of the prices they charge up West, talk about daylight robbery.
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