the order of the day

noun phrase

: a characteristic or activity that is common during a particular period of time or in a particular situation

Change was very much the order of the day in that time in our country's history.

At the resort's outdoor café, bathing suits and sandals are the order of the day.

Examples of the order of the day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The paradox of leadership today is that while immediate problem-solving is often the order of the day, taking time to think is equally, if not more, crucial for long-term success. —Karyn Gallant, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

Bare-knuckle brawling and vicious bone breaks are the order of the day, and Ziam looks like a perfect summer popcorn flick. —PC Magazine, 4 July 2025

The reputation of the T was in the tank, ridership was down, and derailments, delays and debacles were the order of the day. —Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025

In a tough group, that is likely to be the order of the day. —Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 2025

Rhymes for the order of the day

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