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Please show me example sentences with a losing battle . Tell me as many daily expressions as possible.
Please show me example sentences with a losing battle . Tell me as many daily expressions as possible.
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Fighting a losing battle: trying hard to do something even though you have no chance.
For example:
Person A: I'm going to try to get her to clean her room.
Person B: You can try if you want, but you're fighting a losing battle (you can't convince her to do it).
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