Meaning of lose the battle, but win the war | Babel Free
Definitions
To fail to achieve intermediate steps or goals, but ultimately fulfill the broader objective.
Examples
“She might have done better than me in school, but I ultimately landed the higher-paying job. I lost the battle, but won the war.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.