English Explanatory Dictionary

lose the battle, but win the war

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To fail to achieve intermediate steps or goals, but ultimately fulfill the broader objective.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-lose the battle, but win the war.wav

Word forms

lose the battle, but win the war loses the battle, but wins the war losing the battle, but winning the war lost the battle, but won the war

Antonyms

win the battle, but lose the war
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