At the beginning of the American Civil War, many southerners believed their soldiers and statesmen would carry the day.
The Republicans carried the day in the dispute over the new jet fighter.
Her argument in favour of pay increases eventually carried the day.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
carry the day — 1. To be successful 2. To win the day • • • Main Entry: ↑carry * * * win/carry/the day phrase to be successful in dealing with opposition or an opponent … Useful english dictionary
carry the day — {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./ … Dictionary of American idioms
carry the day — {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./ … Dictionary of American idioms
carry the day — If something carries the day, it wins a battle (the sense is that the battle has been long and could have gone either way) or competition for supremacy … The small dictionary of idiomes
carry the day — ► carry the day be victorious or successful. Main Entry: ↑carry … English terms dictionary
carry\ the\ day — 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 … Словарь американских идиом
carry the day — provide enough energy or support, fill the gap We need one more volunteer. If you can come it will carry the day … English idioms
carry the day — win or be successful His fine performance in our company carried the day for us … Idioms and examples
carry the day — phrasal win, prevail … New Collegiate Dictionary
carry the day — win, be triumphant; prevail … English contemporary dictionary
