English Explanatory Dictionary

TANSTAAFL

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Acronym of there ain't no such thing as a free lunch: something advertised as being "free" will invariably have hidden costs.
phrase
  1. Alternative letter-case form of TANSTAAFL.

Word forms

TANSTAAFL TINSTAAFL

Etymology

Acronym, originating in the early 20th century, and popularized by Robert Heinlein's novel The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress.

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