12:27 Nov 21, 2006 |
Flemish to English translations [PRO] Idioms / Maxims / Sayings | |||||||
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3 +3 | There's no such thing as a free lunch. |
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5 | If you want to play, you have to pay. |
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3 | it doesn't come for free |
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it doesn't come for free Explanation: IK can't think of an exact equivalent, but this may come close. Some other suggestions that may fit in your context: It (all) runs on money Money primes the pump Money makes it go |
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If you want to play, you have to pay. Explanation: I think that this American expression - casual as it may be - really 'hits the n ail on the head'. |
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There's no such thing as a free lunch. Explanation: Just my two cents. |
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