have it both ways

US /hæv ɪt boʊθ weɪz/
UK /hæv ɪt boʊθ weɪz/
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mendapat kedua-duanya, mahu semua

to enjoy two different things that are usually only possible separately

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You can't have it both ways; either you work hard or you relax, but not both at the same time.
Anda tidak boleh mendapat kedua-duanya; sama ada anda bekerja keras atau berehat, tetapi bukan kedua-duanya pada masa yang sama.
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She wants to live in the city and also enjoy the peace of the countryside. She can't have it both ways.
Dia mahu tinggal di bandar dan juga menikmati kedamaian desa. Dia tidak boleh mendapat kedua-duanya.
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