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a pyrrhic victoryAn apparent victory, but one which is no victory at all, due to the great cost incurred. The phrase comes from the victory won by King Pyrrhus at Asculum in 279BC which cost him many of his best men. After the battle Pyrrhus remarked: "One more such victory and we are finished."Rate it:

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in the scheme of things it was a small victory.As with climate change the slow improvement of gas amounts discharged into the atmosphere comes too late. We are screwed Rate it:

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snatch defeat from the jaws of victoryTo suddenly lose a contest one seemed very likely to win, especially through mistakes or bad judgment.Rate it:

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snatch victory from the jaws of defeatTo suddenly win a contest when it appears that loss is a foregone conclusion, to succeed in an endeavor through reversal of fortune, skill, effort, or good judgment.Rate it:

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victory at seaOcean conditions very windblown and messy, possibly to the point of being inimical to surfing and other water sports.Rate it:

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lap upTo consume by lapping.Rate it:

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lap dogA person who behaves in a servile manner, such as a sycophantic employee or a fawning lover.Rate it:

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fall into one's lapTo receive something that one desires with little or no effort.Rate it:

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In the Lap of LuxuryTo enjoy lavishness of wealth and comfort, getting all which money can buyRate it:

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lap dogA small dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.Rate it:

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lap of luxuryA position or situation in which one is spoiled and indulged.Rate it:

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lap upTo revel in, to overtly enjoy.Rate it:

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something may fall in your lapUnexpectedly your desires may be fulfilled.Rate it:

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with one's jaw in one's lapastonished, amazedRate it:

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blood in the waterIn a competitive situation, the exhibition of apparent weakness or vulnerability by one party, especially when this leads to a feeling of vulnerability or greater pressure to perform on the part of the weak party, and/or enhanced expectation of victory by the other(s).Rate it:

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win by a noseTo win narrowly; to have a narrow victory.Rate it:

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winner, winner, chicken dinnerAn expression or declaration of victory, especially in a game of chance.Rate it:

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land a windfallTo win a valuable prize, become an heir to a cash legacy, experience a valuable one of a kind item dropped in your lap.Rate it:

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edge outTo win in a contest or a game by a narrow margin of victory.Rate it:

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win the dayto gain complete victory or success over something or someoneRate it:

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hiding to nothingA situation in which victory has little or no value, but defeat has a huge cost.Rate it:

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all your base are belong to usUsed to tout victory over an opponent, or simply as a humorous catchphrase.Rate it:

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carve outTo create (a reputation, chance, role, rank, career, victory) by hard work, or as if by cutting.Rate it:

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coug itTo suddenly lose a contest through reversal of fortune, mistakes, or bad judgment. The phrase is analogous to "blow it", or "snatch defeat from the jaws of victory".Rate it:

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I came, I saw, I conqueredI have gained a total and swift victory.Rate it:

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in the bagCertain or extremely likely to occur; virtually assured of victory or success.Rate it:

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les armes sont journalièresVictory is fickle.Rate it:

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measure the drapesTo make premature or unwarranted preparations for victory, especially election to public officeRate it:

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measuring the drapesMaking premature or unwarranted preparations for victory, especially election to public officeRate it:

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proelio vincereto gain a victory, win a battle.Rate it:

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sicut parta iam atque explorata victoriaas if the victory were already won.Rate it:

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squeeze outTo obtain a difficult victory in a competitionRate it:

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table danceClub nocturno que ofrece stripteases y posiblemente otros servicios relacionados tales como: los table dance1, "lap-dance" o bailes privados.Rate it:

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victoria multo sanguine ac vulneribus stetit (Liv. 23. 30)the victory cost much blood and many wounds, was very dearly bought.Rate it:

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victoriam adipisci, parereto gain a victory, win a battle.Rate it:

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victoriam conclamare (B. G. 5. 37)to raise a shout of victory.Rate it:

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victoriam exploratam dimittereto let a sure victory slip through one's hands.Rate it:

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victoriam ferre, referreto gain a victory, win a battle.Rate it:

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victoriam or de victoria gratulari alicuito congratulate a person on his victory.Rate it:

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victoriam reportare ab hosteto gain a victory over the enemy.Rate it:

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walk overTo gain an easy victory.Rate it:

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whitewashA victory without reply.Rate it:

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