Idioms & Phrases · Question 13 · Hard

Choose the correct meaning of the phrase: a Pyrrhic victory

  1. A victory won by a very narrow margin
  2. A victory won at such great cost that it is hardly worth winning
  3. A victory that nobody expected
  4. A victory achieved through deceit
Answer and explanation

Answer: B. A victory won at such great cost that it is hardly worth winning

Explanation: Named after King Pyrrhus, whose wins against Rome cost him heavily, a Pyrrhic victory is one whose losses outweigh its gains.

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