carries the day
Prevails in debate
To carry the day is to win, prevail, or achieve victory—especially after a contest or debate.
The phrase suggests a decisive outcome: Her closing argument carried the day.
Originally military, referring to which side won a battle, it now applies to any situation where one position triumphs over others.
- convinceCause to believe
- winAchieve victory
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- prevailTo succeed ultimately
- conquerOvercome by force
wins out · pulls ahead · convey · lead · earn · clinch · dominate · accomplish · overcome · attain · sway · persuade · rally · merit · motivate · inspire · excel · decide
carries the dayloses
Fails to retain
fails · falls short · succumbs · flounders · crumbles
carries the dayfalls flat
Fails to resonate
misses the mark · bombs · backfires · flops
carries the dayfalls short
Fails to meet standard
bites the dust · goes down · crashes and burns · flops · bombs
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