mitt på ljusan dag
Meaning: In broad daylight; openly and obviously, not in secret.
Language: Swedish
Literally: right in the bright day
Category: Nature
Origin: The phrase pictures the brightness and visibility of full daylight, contrasting with the cover of darkness; the image emphasizes complete transparency.
More idioms — Nature
- trzęsienie ziemi — A sudden, violent upheaval or catastrophic disruption in society, politics, or personal c…
- zapadać się pod ziemię — To wish to disappear from shame or mortification.
- studnia bez dna — An endless source of trouble or expense; something that consumes resources without limit…
- światełko w tunelu — A sign of hope or improvement after a long period of hardship or darkness.
- zmieszać z błotem — To harshly criticize or verbally attack someone; to tear them apart.
- wąchać kwiatki od spodu — To be dead; to push up daisies.
More Swedish idioms
- Att glida in på en räkmacka — To have things handed to you without effort.
- Att ha rent mjöl i påsen — To have a clean conscience; nothing to hide.
- att köpa grisen i säcken — To make a purchase or agreement without inspecting or understanding what you're actually…
- det är inte värt ett öre — Something is completely worthless or valueless.
- att vara rädd som en hare — To be extremely fearful and jumpy, ready to flee at the slightest danger.
- Skägget i brevlådan — Caught red-handed in an awkward, embarrassing position.
From our proverbs
- Riches are like muck, which stink in a heap, but spread abroad make the earth fruitful. — Wealth hoarded breeds corruption and waste, but distributed widely benefits entire commun…
- Riches are but the baggage of fortune. — Wealth is a burden that fortune carries, not a permanent possession you truly own.
- Better ride on an ass that carries me than a horse that throws me. — Practical utility and reliability matter more than prestige or impressive appearances.