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Pyrrhic victory |
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Pyrrhic victory a too costly victory; “Another such victory and we are lost.” [Rom. Hist.: “Asculum I” in Eggenburger, 30–31] See : Defeat How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This will be a Phyrric victory unless the eventual winner will be able to effect a sincere reconciliation with rivals. It's a phyrric victory to get an extra quarter percent out of traditional bankers because they just get it back from you another way, like fees. |
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