carrying the day
phrase
as in prevailing
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
They had a bad start, but the home team managed to carry the day in the end.
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“Carrying the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying%20the%20day. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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