see daylight
idiomTo reach an understanding of something previously obscure; to arrive at a solution to a problem.
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burn daylight
To waste time.
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daylight robbery
The practice of cheating or of imposing an exorbitant charge for a product or service; (countable, rare) an instance of this.
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for all the world to see
in plain view; clearly visible
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I see, said the blind man
Expressing confusion.
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I'd like to see someone try
Expressing a threat or challenge to someone.
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long time no see
I (or we) have not seen you for a long time.
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not see someone for dust
To not see someone at all; implying a hasty departure.
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put daylight between oneself and someone
To increase or create distance or difference between people or objects.