How to Pronounce "fight a losing battle"
expression
FYTE-uh LOO-zing BAT-uhl
FYTE-uh LOO-zing BAT-uhl
Definition
To try hard to achieve something that is very unlikely or impossible to succeed, even though you keep trying.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫuzɪŋ/ /ˈbætəɫ
British English
fˈaɪt/ /æɪ/ /lˈuːzɪŋ/ /bˈætəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FYTE-uh LOO-zing BAT-uhl
UK
FYTE-uh LOO-zing BAT-uhl
Listen in Context
He keeps trying to change her mind, but he's fighting a losing battle.
Teachers often feel like they are fighting a losing battle against phone use in class.
Trying to keep my room clean is like fighting a losing battle.
Honestly, you're fighting a losing battle if you think he'll change his habits.