wo gehobelt wird, da fallen Späne
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German[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally, "when [wood] is planed, chips will fall off".
Proverb[edit]
wo gehobelt wird, da fallen Späne
- 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)