Carry/win the day
verb phrase
To be successful or victorious in a situation, competition, or argument.
Despite the initial difficulties, the new software carried the day and the company saw profits increase.

Often appears as...
- his argument carried the day
- she hoped her solution would carry the day
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
Have the most influence or success.
There were many ideas on the table, but in the end, it was the CEO's plan that won the day.

Often appears as...
- the proposal won the day
- his design won the day
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To be successful or victorious in a situation, competition, or argument.
Despite the initial difficulties, the new software carried the day and the company saw profits increase.

Often appears as...
- his argument carried the day
- she hoped her solution would carry the day
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
Have the most influence or success.
There were many ideas on the table, but in the end, it was the CEO's plan that won the day.

Often appears as...
- the proposal won the day
- his design won the day
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2

Positive Outcome
Used when a person or idea overcomes challenges to succeed.

Despite skeptics, her persistence carried the day.
Metaphoric Victory
It's often used metaphorically to describe non-physical victories.

Her eloquence in the debate carried the day.
Dramatic Situations
Often found in narratives to detail a pivotal winning moment.

The underdogs fought hard and ultimately carried the day.
Positive Outcome
Used when a person or idea overcomes challenges to succeed.

Despite skeptics, her persistence carried the day.
Metaphoric Victory
It's often used metaphorically to describe non-physical victories.

Her eloquence in the debate carried the day.
Dramatic Situations
Often found in narratives to detail a pivotal winning moment.

The underdogs fought hard and ultimately carried the day.
Positive Outcome
Used when a person or idea overcomes challenges to succeed.

Despite skeptics, her persistence carried the day.
Metaphoric Victory
It's often used metaphorically to describe non-physical victories.

Her eloquence in the debate carried the day.
Dramatic Situations
Often found in narratives to detail a pivotal winning moment.

The underdogs fought hard and ultimately carried the day.
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