riedha ħobla u tredda'

Maltese edit

Etymology edit

Literally, “to want her pregnant while she’s breastfeeding”. In reality, the two are not mutually exclusive, though the chances of conception during a period of active breastfeeding are indeed very low.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˌrɪː.da ˌħɔb.la‿w ˈtrɛd.da/
IPA^(key): /ˌrɪː.da ˌħɔb.la‿w ˈtrɛd.daˤ/ (archaic)

Verb edit

ried ha ħobla u tredda’

(idiomatic) to (want to) have one's cake and eat it too

Usage notes edit

Though the saying does not appear to be particularly vulgar, it may nevertheless be advisable to use it with caution.