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have it both ways — do two things, have both things You can t have it both ways. You must choose one or the other … Idioms and examples
have the bread buttered on both sides — have the best of both worlds, have things both ways, exploit all of the possibilities … English contemporary dictionary
both — ► PREDETERMINER , DETERMINER , & PRONOUN ▪ two people or things, regarded and identified together. ► ADVERB ▪ applying equally to each of two alternatives. ● have it both ways Cf. ↑have it both ways USAGE When both is … English terms dictionary
both — both1 W1S1 [bəuθ US bouθ] determiner, predeterminer, pron 1.) used to talk about two people, things etc together, and emphasize that each is included →↑either ▪ Both Helen s parents are doctors. ▪ Hold it in both hands. ▪ You can both swim, can t … Dictionary of contemporary English
have — v. & n. v. (3rd sing. present has; past and past part. had) v.tr. 1 hold in possession as one s property or at one s disposal; be provided with (has a car; had no time to read; has nothing to wear). 2 hold in a certain relationship (has a sister; … Useful english dictionary
have it — {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. * /I have it on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week./ 2. To do something in a certain way. * /Make up your mind, because you can t have it both ways. You must either stay… … Dictionary of American idioms
have it — {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. * /I have it on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week./ 2. To do something in a certain way. * /Make up your mind, because you can t have it both ways. You must either stay… … Dictionary of American idioms
have\ it — v. phr. 1. To hear or get news; understand. I have it on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because you can t have it both ways. You must either stay home or… … Словарь американских идиом
both — [ bouθ ] function word, quantifier *** Both can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by a noun, but not by a pronoun): Both children are at school. as a predeterminer (followed by a word such as the, this, his, etc.): I like… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
you can't have your cake and eat it — This idiom means that you can t have things both ways. For example, you can t have very low taxes and a high standard of state care … The small dictionary of idiomes
You can't have your cake and eat it — This idiom means that you can t have things both ways. For example, you can t have very low taxes and a high standard of state care … Dictionary of English idioms
