free lunch

ADJECTIVE

complimentary

Synonyms

WEAK

as a perk chargeless comp costless courtesy donated free of charge gratis gratuitous honorary on the house

Antonyms

WEAK

blaming censuring critical denouncing disparaging for sale insulting reproachful unflattering

NOUN

freebie

Synonyms

STRONG

gift giveaway handout

WEAK

complimentary ticket free pass

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After all, it’s called an illiquidity premium for a reason — there is no free lunch in financial markets.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

As Patti put it, "there is no free lunch" when it comes to sugar alternatives, and many metabolic pathways can ultimately lead back to liver dysfunction.

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

These results highlight that there is no such thing as a free lunch in financial markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Previous cases of food poisoning stemming from the free lunch programme have cited negligent food preparation as a suspected cause.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

It didn't mean they got free lunch because they were special.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

free lunch

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