the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet

Proverb

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

Japanese Meaning

何かを成し遂げるためには、必然的にある種の犠牲を払う必要があることを意味する。 / 成功や目的達成のために、避けられない妥協や損失を受け入れるべきであるという教訓。 / 大きな成果を得るためには、何らかのリスクや不利益を覚悟する必要があるという意味。

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In negotiations he reminded everyone of the proverb the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet, to warn that wanting benefits while avoiding costs is unrealistic.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

交渉の場で、彼は皆に『魚は食べたいが、足は濡らしたくない』ということわざを思い出させ、利益を得たいのに必要な代償を受け入れないのは現実的ではないと警告した。

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

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