"wo gehobelt wird, da fallen Späne" meaning in German

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Proverb

Etymology: Literally, "when [wood] is planed, chips will fall off". Head templates: {{head|de|proverb}} wo gehobelt wird, da fallen Späne
  1. you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette; a revolution is not a dinner party (some endeavours inevitably involve momentary hardships or collateral damage) Synonyms: wo gehobelt wird, fallen Späne
    Sense id: en-wo_gehobelt_wird,_da_fallen_Späne-de-proverb-5I8Gn6Dl Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header, German proverbs

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