The phrase "minor triumph" refers to a small or lesser victory or success. It represents achieving something positive, but not on a grand scale.
Sentences with «minor triumph»
Yet patience pays off, with a suitably minor triumph for such an unassuming man. (tampabay.com)
To survive your enemies is a minor triumph, to survive your disciples a major one. (religion-online.org)
The point secured here was arguably a minor triumph for Everton, a team whose top - flight form has drained as the campaign has progressed, given they played most of the second period a man down. (irishtimes.com)