on n'a rien sans rien

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔ̃ n‿a ʁjɛ̃ sɑ̃ ʁjɛ̃/

Proverb

on n’a rien sans rien

1. you don't get something for nothing, there's no such thing as a free lunch
2. no pain no gain

See also

• qui ne tente rien n’a rien
• vouloir le beurre et l’argent du beurre