WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
free′ lunch′, 
    1. food provided without charge in some bars and saloons to attract customers.
    2. Informal Termssomething given with no expectation of repayment, service, responsibility, etc.:In politics there's no free lunch—everyone expects favors to be repaid.
    • 1835–45

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