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Definition the order of the day in British English

the order of the day phrase

phrase
1

something that is usual or expected

Example

a family-run hotel where simple comfort is the order of the day

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2

something that is very common in a particular place or time

Example

a time in Britain's history when small-scale agriculture was the order of the day

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Definition the order of the day in British English