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uphill battle

idiom

A highly difficult task or problem that requires a great amount of effort and determination.


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  1. 01

    fight a losing battle

    To attempt a task or other endeavor in which there is no chance that it will succeed.

  2. 02

    lose one's battle

    To succumb to a serious illness.

  3. 03

    push water uphill

    To try to achieve a goal despite huge resistance or nearly futile awkwardness, the task being an uphill battle.

  4. 04

    win the battle, but lose the war

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

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