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单词 carry the day
释义

carry the day in British English

to win a contest or competition; succeed
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carry the day

if a person or their opinion carries the day in a contest or debate, they win it
Dr Mead's argument carried the day.

Examples of 'carry the day' in a sentence
carry the day

For the most part, however, she relies on fierce assertion to carry the day.
The Times Literary Supplement (2018)
Even if he can carry the day, he will be on a short rope.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Personality can carry the day if one of the other two is lacking.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
We all have meetings - the best ideas carry the day.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
A big majority will be essential to carry the day when negotiations are over, but how much better a mandate?
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Until then, the paper-thin but sharp characterizations, snappy repartee and good plotting carry the day.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
But their worry is that his name recognition among party activists could help him carry the day.
The Sun (2018)
It's a rotten cop-out in a family show that otherwise offers enough excitement to carry the day.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Courage would carry the day.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The assumption was that her creamy, voluptuous voice (known in the opera world as a dramatic soprano) would carry the day, and it usually did.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
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