What does you have to crack a few eggs to make an omelette mean?

Proverb. you’ve got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette. In order to achieve something, some sacrifices or mistakes are inevitable.

What is the meaning of you can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs?

said to mean that it is impossible to achieve something without there being bad or unpleasant side-effects.

Who said if you want to make an omelette you have to break a few eggs?

The phrase has originated in the 1700 in the French language by François de Charette, which was “ne saurait faire d’omelette sans casser des œufs”. It is believed to have been older than 1742 and has been translated in English in 1796.

Who said you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs Stalin?

Alan Thiesen asked: Hundreds of web sites claim that either Lenin or Stalin said “You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs.” I can’t find any evidence that either dictator ever said this. It appears that pro-Stalin journalist Walter Duranty originated this saying. See here and here.

What does it mean to crack the egg?

Cracking the egg means admitting that you’re trans and not being in denial anymore. For example: “I used to identify as gay, but now my egg cracked and I realized I’m actually a trans girl.” So “the egg” is just a metaphor for the denial stage that most trans people go through before they admit that they’re trans.

What does go break some eggs mean?

Let’s say you have an important goal or task. Well, sometimes you must do unpleasant things in order to complete that task or meet that goal. You can say you had to break a few eggs (those are the unpleasant things) to make the omelet (that is the task or goal).

What does in a nutshell?

Use the phrase in a nutshell when you want to make it clear that you’re going to sum something up in just a few words. Another way to say this would be “to make a long story short.”

Is it spelled omelet or omelette?

An omelet (or omelette) is a type of egg dish, often served at breakfast or brunch. Neither spelling is wrong, but there are some guidelines for when to use which. Omelet is the standard spelling in American English. The British spelling, omelette, is actually the modern French spelling.

How do you break an omelette?

One must break eggs in order to make an omelet. It’s the rare short-order cook who takes the time to first poke holes in either end of the egg and then carefully blow out the insides to leave the shell intact. Breaking eggs is part of the process.

How do you not break an omelette?

Don’t poke the omelet with the spatula just yet. Let the omelet cook and solidify for about 30 seconds so that it won’t fall apart when you fold it. Gently nudge the edges of the omelet towards the centre with a spatula, making sure the eggs aren’t stuck to the pan.

What is the spiritual meaning of an egg?

Christianity adopted eggs as a symbol of fertility, resurrection, and eternal life. From the outside, eggs appear stone cold, yet inside they nurture young life. Just as a grave keeps life locked in, eggs stood for the tomb in Jerusalem, from which Christ rose from death ‘like a bird hatching from an egg’.

What does the idiom sound bite mean?

Definition of sound bite (Entry 2 of 2) : a brief recorded statement (as by a public figure) broadcast especially on a television news program also : a brief catchy comment or saying.

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