"you don't get for nothing" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 天下沒有白吃的午餐
• 沒有白得到的

Definition

這個表達表示一切都有代價，沒有不付出努力或不付費就能得到的東西。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

較為口語的表達，主旨是要獲得什麼必須付出。與「天下沒有白吃的午餐」相似。多用於警告或建議。

Examples

If you want a good job, you don't get for nothing.

如果你想找到好工作，**天下沒有白吃的午餐**。

He learned that you don't get for nothing in life.

他明白了人生裡**沒有白得到的**。

Remember, you don't get for nothing.

記住，**天下沒有白吃的午餐**。

People say you don't get for nothing, so work hard for what you want.

大家都說**天下沒有白吃的午餐**，所以要為想要的東西努力。

With free samples, remember, you don't get for nothing; they're hoping you'll buy more later.

有免費試吃時要記得，**天下沒有白吃的午餐**；他們希望你之後買更多。

You want success? Well, you don't get for nothing—put in the effort!

想成功嗎？**天下沒有白吃的午餐**——努力吧！