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free lunch Definition

☆ free lunch

noun

Informal something beneficial that comes at no cost or that carries no obligations “there's no such thing as a freelunch”

Etymology: from the former practice in some saloons of offering free lunches to purchasers of drinks

free lunch Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: A seminar runs between 10.00am and 3.00pm and includes a free buffet lunch.
  • provide: Finally we have the locally based RAF Mobile Catering Spt unit providing a free healthy lunch between 12-2pm.
  • have: We had free lunch and got to play other games to find out what we all thought of Every Child Matters.

Noun used with modifier

  • buffet: A free buffet lunch will be provided at both seminars.