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DictionarySeecarrycarry the day
carry the day1. To win or have success. It's no surprise that star-studded team carried the day—they were favored to win, after all. After spending weeks constructing my project, I was thrilled to carry the day at the science fair.2. To gain acceptance, as of an idea or concept. I thought his ideas were ridiculous, but they really carried the day with his audience.See also: carrycarry the day and win the dayto be successful; to win a competition, argument, etc. (Originally meaning to win a battle.) Our team didn't play well at first, but we won the day in the end. Preparation won the day and James passed his exams.See also: carrycarry the dayWin, prevail, as in At auctions the wealthiest bidders usually carry the day. [Late 1600s] See also: carrycarry the day JOURNALISMCOMMON If a person or their opinion carries the day in a competition or argument, they win it. For the time being, those in favour of the measures seem to have carried the day. Many here expect this radical plan to carry the day when the vote finally comes. Note: This expression was originally used to say which army had won a battle. See also: carrycarry (or win) the day be victorious or successful. The sense of day used here is ‘the day's work on the field of battle’.See also: carrycarry/win the ˈday (formal) win a contest, an argument, etc.; be successful: It was a difficult match, but the New Zealand team finally carried the day.See also: carry, win carry the day To be victorious or successful.See also: carryFinancialSeeCarry |