Meaning of 'Pyrrhic victory'
What does the saying 'Pyrrhic victory' mean?
Idiom: Pyrrhic victory
Meaning:
A Pyrrhic victory is one that causes the victor to suffer so much to achieve it that it isn't worth winning.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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