Daylight robbery

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Figurative Use

The phrase is often used metaphorically to complain about overpricing, not actual theft.

Paying double for popcorn at the cinema feels like daylight robbery.

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Informal Context

It's used in casual speech and could seem out of place in very formal or serious contexts.

I'd avoid saying 'daylight robbery' in a legal complaint; it's too informal.

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Emotional Charge

Expresses frustration or disbelief at the high cost of something.

They charged me ten bucks for water; that's daylight robbery!