Meaning of the word "the cat would eat fish, but would not wet her feet" in English
What does "the cat would eat fish, but would not wet her feet" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the cat would eat fish, but would not wet her feet
US /ðə kæt wʊd iːt fɪʃ, bʌt wʊd nɑːt wet hɜːr fiːt/
UK /ðə kæt wʊd iːt fɪʃ, bʌt wʊd nɒt wet hə fiːt/
Idiom
used to describe someone who wants the benefits of something but is unwilling to take the risks or do the hard work involved
Example:
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He wants a promotion without working overtime; the cat would eat fish, but would not wet her feet.
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You can't start a business if you're afraid of losing money; remember, the cat would eat fish, but would not wet her feet.