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win the battle, but lose the war in Finnish

win the battle, but lose the war in Finnish is voittaa taistelu, mutta hävitä koko sota.

win the battle, but lose the war in Finnish

voittaa taistelu, mutta hävitä koko sota

verb

(idiomatic) To achieve a portion of a goal, but fail to achieve the entire goal.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "win the battle, but lose the war" in Finnish?

"win the battle, but lose the war" in Finnish is voittaa taistelu, mutta hävitä koko sota.

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