What does the expression "have your cake and eat it too" mean?

barker111

Not only do you get what you want - but you get what you want with all the perks too. Jul 18 05, 7:45 PM

tjoebigham

Actually, the old saying originally went, "You cannot eat your cake and have it too". Meaning you can't spend a thing and still have it. Jul 19 05, 6:29 AM

princess9

This saying always drives me mad...what's the use of having a cake if you can't eat it? Jul 29 05, 7:31 PM

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