pyrrhic

describing a victory that comes at such a great cost that the victory is not worthwhile

George W. Bushs win in the 2000 election was in many ways a pyrrhic victory: the circumstances of his win alienated half of the U.S. population.

Analysts at Moody's Investors Service warned in a November report that limiting bonuses would be a "pyrrhic victory for taxpayers."

Given an opportunity to win only a small victory (or, in your case, a pyrrhic victory), will you take a significant risk?

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