| Phrase/Idiom | hollow victory |
|---|---|
| Definition | A victory obtained in unsatisfactory conditions, which as a result seems worthless or without significance for the winner, is called a hollow victory. |
| Example | It was a hollow victory – he won the case but lost all his savings in legal fees. |
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