win the day

win the day
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
(formal) to be successful against sb/sth

Despite strong opposition, the ruling party carried the day.

Main entry:dayidiom

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