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"english": "First they complain about the bad roads and then about the repairs! — Well, wash me, but don't get me wet!",
"text": "Erst beschweren sie sich über die schlechten Straßen und dann über die Baustellen! — Tja, wasch mich, aber mach mich nicht nass!",
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"Used of someone who wants some good or advantage, but does not want the contemporary inconvenience that it requires; somewhat like have one's cake and eat it"
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