You want to work less but earn more; you can't have your cake and eat it too
She wants to spend all her money and still save for a house, but you can't have your cake and eat it too
He expects a promotion without putting in extra hours. You can't have your cake and eat it too
They want the convenience of a city apartment and the peace of the countryside. You can't have your cake and eat it too
She wishes to be thin without dieting. You can't have your cake and eat it too
He wants to be a famous musician but avoid the demanding tour schedule. You can't have your cake and eat it too
You can't expect to get a refund for something you've already used; you can't have your cake and eat it too
They want the benefits of both a small business and a large corporation. You can't have your cake and eat it too
He wants to quit his job but still get paid. You can't have your cake and eat it too
She wants to be free from all responsibilities and still have a stable career. You can't have your cake and eat it too
I want more freedom but still expect you to manage everything.
That is not fair, you can't have your cake and eat it too.
I suppose you are right, I need to be more realistic.
You can't have your cake and eat it too, unfortunately
You must make a choice between two desirable but incompatible things
You can't possess something and use it up simultaneously