一いっ得とく一いっ失しつ

noun

gaining some and losing some; advantages and disadvantages

A yojijukugo used to express that something has both gains and losses, or that one cannot have everything. Often used in a balanced, philosophical tone.

• 人じん生せいは一いっ得とく一いっ失しつだ。

  Life is a matter of gaining some and losing some.

• この計けい画かくには一いっ得とく一いっ失しつがある。

  This plan has its advantages and disadvantages.