“Carry the day”

Definition

To win or succeed.

Examples

Examples

“Her argument carried the day.”

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What does "Carry the day" mean?
"Carry the day" means to win or succeed..
How do you use "Carry the day" in a sentence?
Example: "Her argument carried the day."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Carry the day"?
Одержать победу или добиться успеха. / Հաղթել կամ հաջողության հասնել։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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