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Fight a losing battle

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Persistence Tone

The phrase often suggests continued effort despite the likelihood of failure.

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Even though the team is far behind, they keep fighting a losing battle.
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Negative Outcome

It's used when the situation seems hopeless or the outcome seems inevitable.

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He's fighting a losing battle against the advanced disease.
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Not Literal

The phrase is metaphorical, not about an actual physical battle.

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Trying to clean the house with kids around is like fighting a losing battle.
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