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be the order of the day

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be the order of the day

if something is the order of the day, it is thought to be necessary or it is used by everyone in a particular situation For countries undergoing a recession, large cuts in public spending seem to be the order of the day. Champagne was the order of the day as we all congratulated Tim on his success.

See also: of, order