on the day

phrase

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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Nora Murillo Moreno said the firm told her about the fake abuse claims on the day before her green card interview. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 But this team on the day battled, just as Canadian soccer players had battled for generations for viewers. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 28 June 2026 Best fireworks viewing spots for pedestrians People walking on the Strip will find the best views at different places depending on the day. — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 30 June 2026 But on the day of that hearing, prosecutors say Fritsch drove from Southern California across the border into Mexico. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the day

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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. 2026.

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