EN · C2

It is a Pyrrhic victory: the decision was imposed, but at the cost of the trust needed to carry it out.

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To pyrrusowe zwycięstwo: udało się narzucić decyzję, ale kosztem zaufania potrzebnego do jej wykonania.

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Flashcard #2893 · C2

It is a Pyrrhic victory: the decision was imposed, but at the cost of the trust needed to carry it out.

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EN · C2
  1. A

    We won the vote, so the problem is solved.

    Wygraliśmy głosowanie, więc problem jest rozwiązany.

  2. B

    It is a Pyrrhic victory: the decision was imposed, but at the cost of the trust needed to carry it out.

    To pyrrusowe zwycięstwo: udało się narzucić decyzję, ale kosztem zaufania potrzebnego do jej wykonania.

  3. A

    What do you suggest, then?

    Co zatem proponujesz?

  4. B

    Let’s rebuild the trust needed to implement the decision.

    Odbudujmy zaufanie potrzebne do realizacji decyzji.

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Translations

PolishTo pyrrusowe zwycięstwo: udało się narzucić decyzję, ale kosztem zaufania potrzebnego do jej wykonania.No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
GermanDas ist ein Pyrrhussieg: Die Entscheidung wurde durchgesetzt, allerdings auf Kosten des Vertrauens, das für ihre Umsetzung nötig ist.No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
SpanishEs una victoria pírrica: se logró imponer la decisión, pero a costa de la confianza necesaria para ejecutarla.No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.

Examples of use

Polish

Posługiwanie się metaforą i idiomem przy ocenie działań.

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English

Using metaphors and idioms to evaluate actions.

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German

Handlungen mithilfe von Metaphern und Redewendungen beurteilen.

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Spanish

Usar metáforas y expresiones idiomáticas para valorar actuaciones.

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Russian

Использование метафор и идиом для оценки действий.

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