TNSTAAFL

TNSTAAFL stands for “There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch.” It is an internet slang term used to emphasize that everything comes with a cost or a trade-off, and nothing is truly free.

Examples:

1.

In online gaming forums, players often discuss the concept of “free-to-play” games. A user might comment:

• “I heard about this new game that claims to be totally free, but TNSTAAFL. They’ll probably bombard us with ads or sell in-game items.”

2.

On social media platforms, users often come across advertisements offering free trials or giveaways. One could say:

• “Don’t get too excited about that ‘free’ trial. TNSTAAFL. They’ll require your credit card details and automatically charge you if you forget to cancel.”