Carry/win the day

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Used when a person or idea overcomes challenges to succeed.

Despite skeptics, her persistence carried the day.

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It's often used metaphorically to describe non-physical victories.

Her eloquence in the debate carried the day.

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Often found in narratives to detail a pivotal winning moment.

The underdogs fought hard and ultimately carried the day.

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