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English noun: highway robbery

1. highway robbery (possession) an exorbitant price


SamplesWhat they are asking for gas these days is highway robbery.


Broader (hypernym)damage, price, terms

2. highway robbery (act) robbery of travellers on or near a public road


Broader (hypernym)robbery









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