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Fight an uphill battle meaning

What does the saying 'Fight an uphill battle' mean?

Idiom: Fight an uphill battle

Meaning:

When you fight an uphill battle, you have to struggle against very unfavourable circumstances.
Country: International English | Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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