win the day
Carry the victory
To win the day is to prevail or succeed, especially after struggle or uncertainty.
The phrase evokes battle—whoever wins the day controls the field when fighting ends.
It now applies broadly: Common sense won the day, Her argument ultimately won the day.
The expression emphasizes decisive victory over competing forces or ideas.
- conquerOvercome by force
- overcomePrevail against difficulty
- defeatVictory over another
- vindicationClearance of blame
- successFavorable outcome attained
come out on top · have the best of it · triumph · snatch victory from the jaws of defeat · perseverance · resilience · go the distance · pull through · turn the tide · tenacity · resolve · fight the good fight · planning · hard-fought · execution · tactics · achievement · diligence
win the daycome up short
Fail to meet expectations
lose out · snatch defeat from the jaws of victory · fail · meet one's Waterloo · fall short
win the dayfail
Be unsuccessful
fall short · come up empty · miss the mark · bomb · flop
win the daylose ground
Suffer setback in progress
surrender · capitulate · yield · submit · succumb
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