負まけるが勝かち

expression

losing is winning; sometimes you have to lose to win; he that fights and runs away may live to fight another day

Proverb meaning that a strategic retreat or accepting a small loss can lead to a greater victory later. Often used to encourage patience or a long-term perspective.

• ここは負まけるが勝かちだ。一いっ旦たん引ひいて、態たい勢せいを立たて直なおそう。

  Sometimes you have to lose to win. Let's pull back for now and regroup.