Highway Robbery (Noun)
Meaning 1
Robbery of travellers on or near a public road.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The medieval travelers fell prey to highway robbery, losing their valuables to bandits on the deserted road.
- Highway robbery was a common crime in the 18th century, with many notorious outlaws targeting wealthy merchants on the major trade routes.
- The tourists were victims of highway robbery when their car was ambushed by thieves on the remote highway.
- In the Wild West, highway robbery was a serious concern for stagecoach companies, which often hired armed guards to protect their passengers and cargo.
- The band of thieves made a living off highway robbery, targeting unsuspecting travelers on the busy highway that connected the two major cities.
Meaning 2
An exorbitant price; "what they are asking for gas these days is highway robbery".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The cost of rent in this city is highway robbery.
- What they're charging for a cup of coffee at that cafe is highway robbery.
- The interest rate on my credit card bill is highway robbery.
- The price of prescription medication in this country is highway robbery.
- I couldn't believe the price they quoted for car repairs, it's highway robbery.