the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet

English

Proverb

the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet

1. In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that some sacrifices must occur.

Synonyms

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

Translations

some sacrifices must for something to be achieved

• Greek: αν δεν βρέξεις κώλο, ψάρι δεν τρως (an den vréxeis kólo, psári den tros)
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• Spanish: quien quiera peces, que moje el culo