you can't have it both ways

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• can't have it both ways — you have to choose one or the other; cannot have your cake...    When children are allowed to make choices, they learn that they can t have it both ways …   English idioms

• have it both ways — (usu with a neg) to benefit from two actions, situations, arguments, etc, each of which excludes the possibility, validity, etc of the other • • • Main Entry: ↑way * * * have it both ways phrase to want to have the benefit from two possibilities… …   Useful english dictionary

• you can't have your cake and eat it — This idiom means that you can t have things both ways. For example, you can t have very low taxes and a high standard of state care …   The small dictionary of idiomes

• have it both ways — to satisfy two opposing groups or opinions. Americans want to have it both ways, saying they strongly believe in certain principles while reserving the right not to apply them in difficult situations. Usage notes: often used in the form not have… …   New idioms dictionary

• have it both ways — let it go and still have it, have your cake...    You can t be married and single. You can t have it both ways …   English idioms

• have it both ways — to want to have the benefit from two possibilities when you can only choose one You can t have it both ways, Paul. What s more important, your family or your job? …   English dictionary

• have it both ways — do two things, have both things You can t have it both ways. You must choose one or the other …   Idioms and examples

• You can't have your cake and eat it —   This idiom means that you can t have things both ways. For example, you can t have very low taxes and a high standard of state care …   Dictionary of English idioms

• want it both ways — have/want it ˈboth ways idiom to have or want to have the advantages of two different situations or ways of behaving that are impossible to combine • You can t have it both ways. If you can afford to go out all the time, you can afford to pay off …   Useful english dictionary

• You Can't Do That on Television — Scene from the third opening Genre Comedy Format Live action, Variety, Sketch comedy …   Wikipedia

• both — both1 W1S1 [bəuθ US bouθ] determiner, predeterminer, pron 1.) used to talk about two people, things etc together, and emphasize that each is included →↑either ▪ Both Helen s parents are doctors. ▪ Hold it in both hands. ▪ You can both swim, can t …   Dictionary of contemporary English