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You can't have cake and the topping, too meaning

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 American English | Subject Area: Food and Eating | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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