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Having to make a choice

Proverb in the local language
Heba cofel heba ngoofoondi walaa.
Proverb's direct translation
You can't have both a chick and a yolk.
Proverb's meaning
You have to make difficult choices in life. Sometimes, you must choose between two hard options.
Equivalent proverb
You can't have your cake and eat it too.
From: Fulani of Nigeria

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