hollow victory en · NOUN
Meanings
- (proscribed, sometimes) A Pyrrhic victory; an empty victory that is not worth winning because so much is lost in order to achieve it.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hollow, victory. A victory that is hollow, i.e. meaningless.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hollow victories | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
de wertloser Sieg (hollow victory)