Pyrrhic

Pyrrhic englanniksi

1. pyrrhic

1. Of or relating to (l) (319/318–272 BC), Greek general and statesman.

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2. Achieved at too great a cost or detriment to have been worthwhile (as a victory, accomplishment, etc).

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