'Fight an uphill battle' Meaning
What does the saying 'Fight an uphill battle' mean?
Meaning: When you fight an uphill battle, you have to struggle against very unfavourable circumstances.
Contributor: Richard Flynn
Country: International English | Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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