Meaning of 'You can't have cake and the topping, too'
What does the saying 'You can't have cake and the topping, too' mean?
Idiom: You can't have cake and the topping, too
Meaning:
This idiom means that you can't have everything the way you want it, especially if your desires are contradictory.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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