"the cat would eat fish, but would not wet her feet" 단어의 한국어 의미
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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/
관용구
물고기는 먹고 싶지만 발은 적시기 싫다
used to describe someone who wants the benefits of something but is unwilling to take the risks or do the hard work involved
예시:
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He wants a promotion without working overtime; the cat would eat fish, but would not wet her feet.
그는 야근 없이 승진을 원한다. 물고기는 먹고 싶지만 발은 적시기 싫은 격이다.
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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.
돈을 잃을까 두려워하면 사업을 시작할 수 없다. 물고기는 먹고 싶지만 발은 적시기 싫어서야 되겠는가.