something for nothing
Example Sentences
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It’s the show’s trademark exclamation, the involuntary squawk of the lucky person who’s just gotten something for nothing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
If this were a tenant whom you didn’t know, you would evict them and pull your hair out over how anyone could feel so entitled as to take something for nothing.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026
Of course, theorists don’t get something for nothing.
From Science Magazine • Nov. 30, 2022
“The allure of something for nothing is not new,” Paul said at a recent campaign rally.
From Seattle Times • May 11, 2022
We cannot get something for nothing, Manman always says.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
