What does the term I thought about it but never in daylight mean?

Answer 1

Do you mean the term 'I thought about it but it never saw daylight'?

That means that you're thinking of something, or some plan for that matter, but you never put it in action.

Someone can say for example 'I always wanted to invent (something), but it has never seen daylight', it has never been in action...

Or even 'I always wanted to rob a bank, but it never saw daylight' meaning: I never put it in action.

Answer 2

This term suggests that the person has considered or imagined something but has not taken action or brought it into reality. It implies that their thoughts remain hidden or undisclosed, often due to fear or hesitation.