live to fight another day
US /lɪv tə faɪt əˈnʌðər deɪ/
UK /lɪv tə faɪt əˈnʌðər deɪ/
1.
viver para lutar outro dia, recuar para lutar depois
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
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We lost the battle, but we live to fight another day.
Perdemos a batalha, mas vivemos para lutar outro dia.
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Sometimes it's better to retreat and live to fight another day.
Às vezes é melhor recuar e viver para lutar outro dia.