Pyrrhic victory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A very costly victory, wherein the considerable losses outweigh the gain, so as to render the struggle not worth the cost.

noun

/ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/ en-us-Pyrrhic victory.ogg

Pyrrhic victory Pyrrhic victories

After Greek king Pyrrhus of Epirus, who suffered heavy losses while defeating the Romans.

hollow victory

Cadmean victory monkey's paw

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