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Fight a losing battle
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To continue to wage war when it is clear that one is not going to win.
2.
verb
To try to do something so difficult that it will probably end in failure.
Synonyms
fight a rearguard action
pick one's battles
go to the mat
choose one's battles
fight
battle it out
do battle
give battle
hope against hope
put up a fight
gainstrive
throw good money after bad
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