A dirtier, less known expression that mean's the same as "you can't have your cake and eat it, too."
In other words, you can't have everything you want. You get one thing, but you may not get the other.
Joe: Did you hear that Mike slept with Kelly?
Sam: Yea.
Joe: But she won't be his girlfriend.
Sam: "You can't have your pussy and eat it too"
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If the task you are pursuing puts too much pressure on you, then you should not pursue the task. (Especially if the pressure exceeds the benefits of the task.)
My boss saw that I was in panic mode to get my job done today. Instead of words of encouragement, she said to me "If you can't stand the heat, then stay out of the kitchen." ..What a bitch!
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Don't come at me asking me do you wanna fight if you cant fight.
Girl1: Ayee thot wanna fight...
Girl2: Don't jump in my water if you can't swim.........."
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It means that it is very hard to change someones habits
You can't teach an old dog new tricks when they have been used to using a cell phone instead of a smart phone.
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used when a person provokes others but can't bear when they react, the teaser doesn't like and try to escape
John : You're so stupid Don
Don: I'm not as stupid as your sister
John : don't talk about my sister
Don: If you can't bear the fire, don't place the wood.
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A common phrase meaning don't mess with someone if you can't handle their response
How did you fool me!
Hey kiddo, don't play the game if you can't play the game.
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What is said by parents when their spoiled kids start asking for stuff they can't afford.
Michelle: So for my sixteenth birthday, I want Black Ferrari and a penguin.
Dad: You can't always get what you want.
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