How to Pronounce "there's no such thing as a free lunch"
expression
THERZ NOH SUCH THING az uh FREE LUNCH
THEHZ NOH SUCH THING az uh FREE LUNCH
Definition
This expression means that you cannot get something for nothing; everything has a cost, even if it is not obvious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðɛɹz/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈsətʃ/ /ˈθɪŋ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɹi/ /ˈɫəntʃ
British English
ðeəz/ /nəʊ/ /sˈʌtʃ/ /θˈɪŋ/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /fɹˈiː/ /lˈʌntʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THERZ NOH SUCH THING az uh FREE LUNCH
UK
THEHZ NOH SUCH THING az uh FREE LUNCH
Listen in Context
Remember, there's no such thing as a free lunch; he will expect something in return.
My father always says there's no such thing as a free lunch when I ask for money.
The company offered a gift, but I know there's no such thing as a free lunch.
You really think you can get all those benefits for free? There's no such thing as a free lunch!