a Pyrrhic victory



a Pyrrhic victory

a victory that is not worth winning because you have suffered so much to achieve it Winning the case may well prove to be a Pyrrhic victory as the award will not even cover their legal fees.
See also: pyrrhic, victory

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
VarpuVAHR-pooFinnish
Aurelia[ɔ:'ri:ljə]
Yvonne[i'vɔn]
Wood[wud]
Anika (2)-Indian, Hindi
Lolicia-English (Rare)