win out
To succeed in the end, even when there are other options or things going against you.
Meanings
To ultimately prevail or succeed, especially over competing forces, alternatives, or challenges.
"In the end, her determination won out and she crossed the finish line in first place."
For one quality, option, or approach to prove stronger or more appealing than alternatives.
"After hours of debate, practicality won out over sentimentality and they sold the old house."
Often followed by 'over' to specify what was competed against: 'common sense won out over fear'. Common in journalism and everyday speech. Usually describes an abstract quality, value, or approach that ultimately proves stronger than a rival.
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