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the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet
Proverb
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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the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet
In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that some sacrifices must be made.
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the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet
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.
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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.
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