The little light struggled against the overwhelming darkness.

Meaning: This means that the little light tried very hard to overcome the powerful darkness, but it was difficult.

Choice of Words: Struggled means to make a great effort to do something difficult. Overwhelming means very powerful or strong, so much that it's hard to deal with. Darkness is the opposite of light, and it refers to the absence of light.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The darkness swallowed the little light.
• The tiny mouse struggled to escape the cat's grip.
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