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

First off, I agree with you that your husband’s children expect something for nothing.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

Of course, theorists don’t get something for nothing.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 30, 2022

"The buzz you can get from doing something for someone else or an organisation with no suggestion of anything back in return - to do something for nothing gives you such a great feeling."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2022

Caleb let his girl walk all over him and gave her something for nothing her whole life.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King