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It means a victory at great loss to the victor. Examples include the eponymous victories of Pyrrhus at Heraclea and Asculum, Bunker Hill, and Monte Cassino.
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What does this phrase mean Snatch victory from the jaws of defeat?
To snatch victory from the jaws of defeat means to win a surprising victory at the last moment possible, when it had previously seemed certain that you were going to lose. This has in recent times also coined the reverse phrase to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory meaning to lose at the last moment possible, when it had previously seemed certain that you were going to win.
What does coined the phrase mean?
To 'coin a phrase' means to have invented it or 'came up with it'.
Who is Greek goddess in triumph?
If you mean the goddess of victory, she was called Nike.
Anthens victory over the Persians resulted in the forming of the?
'Anthens' ???? I think you mean 'Athens'.
What does the name Victoria mean in portugease?
In all languages Victoria always means 'Victory'.
What is a Pyrrihic victory?
A victory at great cost, outweighing the benefits.
What does the Jai Ho phrase mean in English?
May victory be yours
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence... The thrill of victory was hers?
the phrase would be "of victory"
What jai ho mean in Tamil language?
"Jai Ho" is a Hindi phrase that means "let victory prevail" or "hail victory." It is not specifically a Tamil phrase.
What did president Wilson mean by the phrase peace without victory?
that fighting should end with neither side claiming victory.
What does the phrase Clean Sweep mean?
It means a decisive victory, the winner of all prizes and contests in a competition, It can also mean a thorough and sweeping change
What does this phrase mean Snatch victory from the jaws of defeat?
To snatch victory from the jaws of defeat means to win a surprising victory at the last moment possible, when it had previously seemed certain that you were going to lose. This has in recent times also coined the reverse phrase to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory meaning to lose at the last moment possible, when it had previously seemed certain that you were going to win.
What is the phrase god of victory in Irish?
The Irish have been Christian for a very long time, so there is no standard phrase for "god of victory". Obviously you can translate the phrase into Gaelic if you really want to, but what would be the point?
What is the meaning of the phrase wine-toasted victory?
A "wine-toasted victory" means exactly what it sounds like, which is a victory celebrated by toasting with wine.
What does 'snatch victory from the jaws of defeat' mean?
This phrase means to achieve success or victory in a situation where it seemed likely that failure was imminent. It implies turning a certain loss into a surprising win through skill, determination, or luck.
What does el Cinco de Mayo mean in English?
Long live the 5th of May! It is a phrase referring to the Battle of Puebla, in which outnumbered Mexican forces badly defeated an invading French army in 1862.
Which figurative language is the phrase but now loud victory returns at last?
It is personification. Victory is being given human characteristics.
