Meaning:
This idiom is used when you see things objectively, clearly and calmly, without the emotions you had at the time they occurred.
Examples:
- You can't bring up pub talk in the cold light of day.
- She just didn't want to be around to see her future in the cold light of day.
- But this morning in the cold light of day, I cooked breakfast and we made out some more.
- But this morning, in the cold light of day, I cooked breakfast and we made out some more.
- I want you to repeat it once more... in the cold light of day and in the one witness box that counts.
- This would give a real opportunity for people to consider, in the cold light of day when they return from holiday, whether they wish to go ahead with their purchase.
- In the cold light of day you might feel ashamed, but I think you punished him for that!