carry the day

Verb

Meaning

carry the day (third-person singular simple present carries the day, present participle carrying the day, simple past and past participle carried the day)

To lead to victory or success; to prevail.
Synonyms: carry it, win the day

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In a battle, as in a siege, the art consists in concentrating very heavy fire on a particular point. The line of battle once established, the one who has the ability to concentrate an unlooked for mass of artillery suddenly and unexpectedly on one of these points is sure to carry the day. Napoleon Bonaparte

Blue cheese can often be challenging, so use a light hand and the smoked turkey will carry the day and make the match. Source: Internet

Brie cruised to a fairly decisive victory in the last round, more so than the Fog, and it looks likely to carry the day in the 32 round as well -- it's the better known of the two, and the more versatile. Source: Internet

In a non-presidential election year, when it is hard to arouse voters to the polls, my insider friends and I think it unlikely Christian conservatives will carry the day for Bruce Rauner. Source: Internet

Pf will carry the day in Chilanga. Source: Internet

His replacement David Ajiboye saved the day as the Sudanese were all out to carry the day. Source: Internet

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