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verb
To involve oneself in disputes only if one is likely to win.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: choose one's battles
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verb
To take a stand for a cause only if it is truly important enough to be worth the costs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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