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You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs

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Metaphoric MeaningPlay
Understand that the phrase uses the process of cooking as a metaphor for achieving results. SlideImplementing the new policy was tough, but you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs.
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Expect SacrificesPlay
The phrase implies that sacrifices are often necessary to make progress. SlideWe lost some hours of sleep during the project, but you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs.
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Change and ConsequencePlay
Use when discussing the unavoidable negative side effects of change. SlideThe new highway displaced some wildlife, but you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs.