a doubtful victory

From LSJ

τῶν γὰρ μετρίων πρῶτα μὲν εἰπεῖν τοὔνομα νικᾷ → the first mention of the word moderation wins the game (Euripides, Medea 125f.)

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English > Greek (Woodhouse Extra)

νίκη ἀμφιδήριτος