to 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.
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Preparation won the day and James passed his exams.
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{v. phr.}, {informal} To win completely; to succeed in getting one's aim accomplished. * /The defense attorney's summary before the jury helped him carry the day./
to 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.
* * *
{v. phr.}, {informal} To win completely; to succeed in getting one's aim accomplished. * /The defense attorney's summary before the jury helped him carry the day./