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.
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Of course, a large share of this season has been under Erik ten Hag, where a 4-2-3-1 was the order of the day for the Dutchman — who was similarly unwavering in his formation despite a confused tactical style by the end of his time at Old Trafford.
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Mark Carey, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Big names, high concepts, and crowd-pleasing thrills are the order of the day at this year’s European Film Market, where commercial fare is dominating over the usual arthouse prestige plays, reflecting an industry uncertain of the future of the theatrical business in the post-COVID world.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Butchering and sausage-making are the order of the day.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Frugality and transparency were the order of the day—Still’s bosses were almost all no-nonsense Philadelphia businessmen.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 10 Jan. 2025
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Mark Carey, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Big names, high concepts, and crowd-pleasing thrills are the order of the day at this year’s European Film Market, where commercial fare is dominating over the usual arthouse prestige plays, reflecting an industry uncertain of the future of the theatrical business in the post-COVID world.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Butchering and sausage-making are the order of the day.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Frugality and transparency were the order of the day—Still’s bosses were almost all no-nonsense Philadelphia businessmen.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 10 Jan. 2025
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“The order of the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20order%20of%20the%20day. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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