English Explanatory Dictionary

the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that some sacrifices be made.

Word forms

the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet

Synonyms

no pain, no gain you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs you don't get something for nothing you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette

Related words

collateral damage get one's hands dirty side effect
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