Dainty dogs may have to eat dirty puddings.

Meaning: Those unwilling to compromise their preferences may face deprivation when circumstances demand adaptation.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

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