Have his cake and eat it (too) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have his cake and eat it (too)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2022-02-26 12:02

Meaning of Have his cake and eat it (too) (redirected from have (one's) cake and eat it (too) )

Synonyms:

eat one's cake and have it, too

Have (one's) cake and eat it (too) British verb phrase UK informal common cliché

This phrase is often used with "can't".

To have or do two things that are typically incompatible or impossible to have or do at the same time.

When Jane is working at home, Jane can take care of her family and still earn money. She wants to have her cake and eat it too.

You can't have your cake and eat it. If you want to be paid high salary, you can't expect to work less.

You can't have your cake and eat it. My girlfriend and I can stay in a big house in high rental fees or we can stay in a small flat and the price is cheaper.

Other phrases about:

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

There can be good aspects that exist in a bad situation.

lose (one's) edge

To lose the skill or advantage one used to have in the past

get the jump on someone/something

To gain an advantage over someone by doing something before them

press home your advantage

Tận dụng lợi thế mà bạn sở hữu để thành công

be on the front foot

To be in a better position than your opponent; to be in an aggressive or offensive condition or position

Grammar and Usage of Have (one's) cake and eat it (too)

Verb Forms

had (one's) cake and eat it (too)
has (one's) cake and eat it (too)
to have (one's) cake and eat it (too)
having (one's) cake and eat it (too)

Possessive Adjectives

have my cake and eat it (too)
have our cake and eat it (too)
have their cake and eat it (too)
have her cake and eat it (too)
have his cake and eat it (too)

The verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense.