Betekenis van there's no such thing as a free lunch In het Nederlands

• 0 said to emphasize that you cannot get something for nothing:

  • "I get to travel with my job but the downside is I have to give talks." "Well, there's no such thing as a free lunch."

• 1 there is always a cost for something you want:

  • In return for extra profit, investors take on additional risk, proving that there is no such thing as a free lunch.