The price they charged for the meal was daylight robbery.
Цена, которую они взяли за еду, была грабежом средь бела дня.
Definitions
Daylight robbery refers to a situation where someone is openly and brazenly robbed or taken advantage of, often in a public place, in broad daylight. It can also be used metaphorically to describe an outrageous or unfair situation, such as excessive pricing or exploitation.