win the day
To gain the victory
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Main Entry: ↑day
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to be successful in dealing with opposition or an opponent
Common sense at last won the day.
It was Collingwood’s bowling that finally carried the day for England.
Thesaurus: to be, or to become successfulsynonym to successfully deal with a problem or difficultysynonym
Main entry: day
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be victorious in battle, sport, or argument
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carry/win the ˈday idiom
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Despite strong opposition, the ruling party carried the day.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.