| Phrase/Idiom | Pyrrhic victory |
|---|---|
| Definition | A victory that is obtained at a tremendous cost or causes such a great loss that it is not worth winning, is called a Pyrrhic victory. |
| Example | I won the court case, but it was a Pyrrhic victory because of the legal fees. |
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