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Meaning: An extremley high price or charge for something. Origin: During the time of willian Shakespeare and the early 16 th century, it was common for travelers on the open road to be held up and robbed by armed highwaymen. With time, the phrase "highway robbery" came to be associated with charges for goods and services that were so expensive that the buyer felt that he or she was being robbed by the seller.
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What does the idiom itchy nose mean?
It is not an idiom, it means your nose is itching.
What does idiom mean in poetry?
idiom means expression like a page in a book
What does the idiom badjohn mean?
Simply its mean a bully.
What does idiom mean 'Suits his idiom'?
I think it means that that person agrees with that others persons idiom and that it fit that question that the teacher or whoever asked that question.
What does the idiom 'keep fit' mean?
This is not an idiom - it means exactly what it says. You should stay fit and healthy.
The origion of highway robbery its a idiom?
when highway men roamed the streets, in the 16th century people were often robbed by the ferociouso men and to this day when something is extremely high priced it is known as a highway robbery, because the buyer feels like they are being robbed.
What does the idiom highway robbery mean when the First Fleet arrived?
The term "highway robbery" had been around in England since about 1650, so it had no specific meaning when the First Fleet arrived in New South Wales. The term was used in Australia with the advent of bushranging, when bushrangers started bailing up travellers to rob them.
What causes highway robbery?
highway robbery is caused by unemployment in the country and other times laziness to work.
What are the classifications of robbery?
Piracy, armed robbery, aggravated robbery, and highway robbery. There are other subcategories to each of these.
What is a highway robber?
Highway robbery means to rob someone on a main thoroughfare;
What year was Bill Bojangles Robinson arrested for highway robbery?
Bill Robinson wasn't arrested for highway robbery, however, he was arrested for armed robbery in 1908. He was born in 1878 and was married three times.
When was Ben Hall first arrested for highway robbery?
1842
Why is ned kelly a villain?
He committed murder and highway robbery.
What are the release dates for Highway Patrol - 1955 Motel Robbery 2-11?
Highway Patrol - 1955 Motel Robbery 2-11 was released on: USA: 17 December 1956
What are the release dates for Highway Patrol - 1955 Gem Robbery 2-32?
Highway Patrol - 1955 Gem Robbery 2-32 was released on: USA: 13 May 1957
What are the release dates for Freebie and the Bean - 1980 Highway Robbery 1-5?
Freebie and the Bean - 1980 Highway Robbery 1-5 was released on: USA: 10 January 1981
What are the release dates for Highway Patrol - 1955 Plant Robbery 1-25?
Highway Patrol - 1955 Plant Robbery 1-25 was released on: USA: 19 March 1956
