Meaning of the word "you can't always get what you want" in English
What does "you can't always get what you want" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
you can't always get what you want
US /juː kænt ˈɔːlweɪz ɡɛt wʌt juː wɑːnt/
UK /juː kɑːnt ˈɔːlweɪz ɡɛt wɒt juː wɒnt/
Idiom
used to say that one cannot have everything they desire and must accept disappointment or compromise
Example:
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I know you wanted the red car, but you can't always get what you want.
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The store was out of my favorite bread; well, you can't always get what you want.