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carry the day

最終的に勝つ・勝利を収める／（意見・提案などが）通る。

一般中級一般的

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Meaning

To win or succeed in the end; to be victorious or have one’s side/argument prevail.

Origin

From older English where “carry” could mean “to win/obtain” (as in “carry off a prize”). “The day” refers to the outcome of a contest or battle—i.e., winning that day’s fight or decision.

Examples

Her argument carried the day, and the committee approved the proposal.

彼女の議論が決め手となり、委員会はその提案を承認した。

Despite their smaller budget, the underdogs carried the day with smarter tactics.

予算は小さかったが、弱者側はより賢い戦術で勝利を収めた。

In the end, calm leadership carried the day during the crisis.

最終的には、危機の最中に冷静なリーダーシップが功を奏した。

Their defense carried the day, holding the opponents to a single goal.

彼らの守備が勝因となり、相手を1点に抑えた。

If voter turnout is high, that issue could carry the day in the election.

投票率が高ければ、その争点が選挙の勝敗を左右するかもしれない。

Notes (English)

Somewhat formal/literary. Used for a final victory or prevailing argument after contention; common in writing (politics, debates, sports recaps).

Grammar & Usage Notes (English)

Fixed phrase usually as a verb phrase: “carry the day.” Tenses vary (carried the day, will carry the day). Often with a subject like a person, side, plan, or argument; can be followed by “for” (e.g., “Reason carried the day for the committee”).

類義語・近い表現

prevail, win out, triumph, come out on top, carry the argument

反義語

lose, be defeated, fail, fall short