Meaning of 'There's no such thing as a free lunch'
What does the saying 'There's no such thing as a free lunch' mean?
Idiom: There's no such thing as a free lunch
Meaning:
This idiom means that you don't get things for free, so if something appears to be free, there's a catch and you'll have to pay in some way.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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