HyperDic: pyrrhic_victory

English > 1 sense of the expression Pyrrhic victory:
NOUNeventPyrrhic victorya victory that is won by incurring terrible losses
English > Pyrrhic victory: 1 sense > noun 1, event
MeaningA victory that is won by incurring terrible losses.
Broadervictory, triumphA successful ending of a struggle or contest / contest
Spanishvictoria pírrica
Catalanvictòria desastrosa, victòria pírrica, Victòria pírrica

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