just the first battle
definitions
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The initial physical conflict or skirmish in a series of military engagements.es: La primera batalla
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A way to express that a current difficulty or challenge is merely the beginning of a much longer or more difficult struggle.es: Solo el comienzo
examples
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The soldiers realized that this skirmish was just the first battle of the war.
Los soldados se dieron cuenta de que esta escaramuza era solo la primera batalla de la guerra.
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Don't celebrate yet; overcoming this obstacle is just the first battle in our long journey to success.
No celebres todavía; superar este obstáculo es solo la primera batalla en nuestro largo camino al éxito.