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Fighting an uphill battle means struggling against difficult conditions that make it hard to progress.
The phrase comes from combat on steep ground. Moving uphill slows you down and gives the other side an advantage.
The phrase comes from combat on steep ground. Moving uphill slows you down and gives the other side an advantage.
Trying to save the small business felt like fighting an uphill battle.