carried the day
Secured the victory
To carry the day is to win, prevail, or achieve victory—especially after a contest, debate, or struggle: Her closing argument carried the day.
The phrase suggests a decisive outcome, as if the entire day's efforts culminated in one side's triumph.
In the end, common sense carried the day.
- wonAchieved a triumph
- conqueredDefeated and took control
- prevailedProved stronger ultimately
- dominatedControlled or overpowered
- triumphedAchieved decisive victory
clinched · persuading · swaying · victory · secured · bested · succeeded · influencing · overcame · convincing · winning · won the day · commanding · winning over · vanquishing · turning point · supremacy · breakthrough
carried the daylost the battle
fell short · failed · bit the dust · met one's Waterloo · capitulated
carried the daysurrendered
Ceased resistance formally
gave way · capitulated · yielded · caved in · gave up
carried the dayfell on deaf ears
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