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free lunch
n. Slang
Something acquired without due effort or without cost.
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free′ lunch′
n.
something given with no expectation of repayment or obligation.
[1835–45]
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Noun | 1. | free lunch - something acquired without effort or payment or obligation; "there is no free lunch in politics or Hollywood" gift - something acquired without compensation |
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