English Explanatory Dictionary

fight a losing battle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To continue to wage war when it is clear that one is not going to win.
  2. To attempt a task or other endeavor in which there is no chance that it will succeed.

Pronunciation

en-au-fight a losing battle.ogg

Word forms

fight a losing battle fights a losing battle fighting a losing battle fought a losing battle

Synonyms

fight a rearguard action
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