Chris Norfolk Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 This may (or may not) help next time you play Trivial Pusuit.... Where does the phrase "daylight robbery" come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 taxes for windows. jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Huh??? I'm a little dense today. Please explain. Thanks. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 I'm assuming it means that at one time you had to pay a tax to have windows installed in your home. I can see how that would bring about the term "daylight robbery"!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Blatant and unfair overcharging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 If you have time you could check http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/a.html for a lot of idioms. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dan1st Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Or pay taxes the next time you use Google Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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