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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There was a regional bright spot in the United Kingdom where the FTSE 100 rose 0.3%
In currency markets the U.S. dollar index (DXY) was essentially flat on the day, after surging in the morning.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Thank you so much for being here with us on the day that ‘Virgin’ is born.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 June 2025
Typically, the Heat do not deal on the day of the draft, at least not anything of substance.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Opening hours for Costco stores vary by location, with some locations opening their doors at 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. depending on the day.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Thank you so much for being here with us on the day that ‘Virgin’ is born.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 June 2025
Typically, the Heat do not deal on the day of the draft, at least not anything of substance.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Opening hours for Costco stores vary by location, with some locations opening their doors at 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. depending on the day.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
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“On the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20day. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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