have it both ways

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have it both ways
to benefit from two opposing things:
You can't have it both ways - you either work longer and get paid more or have more leisure time and get paid less.

[TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary

have it both ways
to satisfy two opposing groups or opinions.
Americans want to have it both ways, saying they strongly believe in certain principles while reserving the right not to apply them in difficult situations.

Usage notes: often used in the form not have it both ways:
I don't see how critics can say that it won't be effective and that it will be too tough – you can't have it both ways.

A tough one to define--SL, 10/02 / 2/03 -cb
Related vocabulary: square the circle

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary

have it both ways
do two things, have two things
"You can't have it both ways. You must choose one or the other."

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary


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