Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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To carry the day
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- To postpone to the next day
- To bear grudge
- To win a victory
- To do things in a hurry
Correct Option: C
To win a victory To carry the day = to win a contest or competition; succeed; gain victory. Look at the sentence : It was the prosecutor’s closing arguments that carried the day with the jury.
