idiom
War of Attrition
wor uv ah-TRISH-un
/wɔːr ɒv əˈtrɪʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
warofattrition
Dictionary meaning
A prolonged conflict intended to wear down the opponent through sustained pressure
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