on the day
idiom
British
: on the day that an event happens
I know we seem a bit disorganized now, but we'll be all right on the day.
Whether we win or not depends on which players are healthy on the day.
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Europe’s benchmark Stoxx 600 index was trading 0.5% down on the day by the same time.
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Anna Cooban, CNN, 10 June 2024
The behind-the-scenes power of a Hollywood superagent such as Bryan Lourd manifests in different ways, depending on the day.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024
When Watts showed up to Edwards’ home on the day of the shooting, the grandmother agreed to meet her in a public place with another family member.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2024
Rate: Suites start at $1,700, with variable pricing depending on the day.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024
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Anna Cooban, CNN, 10 June 2024
The behind-the-scenes power of a Hollywood superagent such as Bryan Lourd manifests in different ways, depending on the day.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024
When Watts showed up to Edwards’ home on the day of the shooting, the grandmother agreed to meet her in a public place with another family member.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2024
Rate: Suites start at $1,700, with variable pricing depending on the day.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024
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“On the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20day. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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