Which of the following idioms given in the alternatives has the meaning?
It is impossible to get something for nothing; every choice or action has a cost, even if it is not immediately obvious, and these costs can be direct payments, other resources, or the opportunity to have done something else instead.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
A) To footloose and fancy free: This refers to being free of responsibilities and commitments, with no ties to anyone or anything.
B) Get away scot-free: This means to escape punishment or negative consequences for an action that usually deserves them.
C) We must do lunch sometime: A common social phrase often used as a polite but vague way to suggest a future meeting, usually without a specific plan.
D) There's no such thing as a free lunch: It implies that you cannot get something for nothing and that every 'free' benefit has a hidden cost or an opportunity cost associated with it.