Have it both ways Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To try to get the benefits of two opposing choices at the same time, or to want to avoid the disadvantages of both. Often used when it is not possible or fair to do so.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
This phrase is used to criticize someone who wants two incompatible things at once. Frequently used with a negative: 'You can't have it both ways.' Formality: neutral, both spoken and written. Similar to 'want your cake and eat it too.'
उदाहरण वाक्य
You can't have it both ways: you must choose if you want to work or travel.
basic
He wants to eat cake and lose weight. He can't have it both ways.
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If you want to go out late, you can't have it both ways and also wake up early for work.
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"You want freedom, but you also want security. Sorry, you just can't have it both ways!"
natural
Politicians often try to have it both ways when talking to different groups.
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Stop trying to have it both ways—life just doesn’t work like that.
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