HyperDic: highway_robbery

English > 2 senses of the expression highway robbery:
NOUNpossessionhighway robberyan exorbitant price
acthighway robberyrobbery of travellers on or near a public road
English > highway robbery: 2 senses > noun 1, possession
MeaningAn exorbitant price.
Example"what they are asking for gas these days is highway robbery"
Broaderprice, terms, damageThe amount of money needed to purchase something
English > highway robbery: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningrobbery of travellers on or near a public road.
Broaderrobberylarceny by threat / threat of violence

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