Meaning of the word "Pyrrhic victory" in English
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Pyrrhic victory
US /ˈpɪrɪk ˈvɪktəri/
UK /ˈpɪrɪk ˈvɪktəri/
Phrase
1.
a victory that is won at such a great cost that it is not really worth winning
Example:
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Winning the lawsuit was a Pyrrhic victory; the legal fees cost them more than they gained.
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The company achieved market dominance, but it was a Pyrrhic victory, as it led to bankruptcy.
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