Meaning of the word "live to fight another day" in English

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live to fight another day

US /lɪv tə faɪt əˈnʌðər deɪ/
UK /lɪv tə faɪt əˈnʌðər deɪ/
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Idiom

1.

to survive a difficult situation, even if it means retreating or postponing a conflict, so that one can continue to struggle or compete in the future

Example:
We lost the battle, but we live to fight another day.
Sometimes it's better to retreat and live to fight another day.
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