in broad daylight

== English == === Etymology === From in + broad daylight. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɪn bɹɔːd ˈdeɪlaɪt/ (General American) IPA(key): /ɪn bɹɔd ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ (cot–caught merger) IPA(key): /ɪn bɹɑd ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ Hyphenation: in broad day‧light === Prepositional phrase === in broad daylight In ample natural illumination, during the daytime. (figurative) In a blatant and publicly visible manner during the day. ==== Translations ====