English Explanatory Dictionary

win the battle, but lose the war

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To achieve a portion of a goal, but fail to achieve the entire goal.

Pronunciation

En-au-win the battle, but lose the war.ogg

Word forms

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