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.

Examples of on the day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state. Don Sweeney, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2024 The Interstellar actor, 54, appeared alongside his brother Rooster’s family in footage captured on the day of the party. Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024 About two weeks before the fire, the contractors removed a temporary stairway that was near the spot where Sherrill and Holmes were installing windows and doors on the day of the fire, the lawsuit says. Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024 Tickets cost $2 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state. Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 6 May 2024 Brown alleged that on the day of Amy's death, an argument over Brian's retirement plans and his refusal to attend a family member's play pushed her over the edge. Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 5 May 2024 Bahati cried on the day of their grand opening in November. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024 Despite what most coming-of-age movies might say, college isn’t always just about debating the afterlife while fueling yourself on a diet of cheap beer and late night pizza (or Ramen, depending on the day). Chloe Berger, Fortune, 3 May 2024 Prince William and Princess Kate have historically released their children’s birthday photos on the day before their birthday, so the April 23 circulation came as a change. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024

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“On the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20day. Accessed 10 May. 2024.

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