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win the battle but lose the war

Idiom War

Meaning

to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal

Example Sentences

"By focusing on minor issues, they won the battle but lost the war."

Related Expressions

sketchy details

information that is incomplete or unclear

to play fair

To act honestly and follow the rules.

stand the test of time

to remain valuable or successful for a long period of time

on the fast track

advancing quickly in a career or project

a heart of steel

someone who is emotionally strong and unyielding

weigh in

to give an opinion in a discussion