In the cold light of day In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "in the cold light of day", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2023-08-14 04:08

Meaning of In the cold light of day

Synonyms:

in retrospect

In the cold light of day phrase

Used when one has had time to clearly or objectively think about something that had happened, and they often feel sorry or ashamed about it.

In the cold light of day, I realised that I had been wrong in the argument last night.

In the cold light of day, I regretted having bought this car.

He felt some remorse for his actions in the cold light of day.

Other phrases about:

you can't unring a bell

Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.

Don't Cry Over Spilt Milk

It is useless regretting about past events that cannot be changed.

stew in (one's) own juice(s)

To be left alone to think about or suffer the results of one's own actions, without any help

beat (one's) breast

To publicly show one's feeling of sadness, guilt, or anger about something or that one is pretending to do so.

one'll rue the day

To feel very sorry about what happened or one did

Origin of In the cold light of day

The expression dates from the late 19th century.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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