A1 Idiom Neutral

for free

Without cost or payment.

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Meaning

Without needing to pay any money.

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Cultural Background

Americans love 'free' marketing. You will see 'Buy one, get one free' everywhere. In the UK, 'free' is often used in the same way, but 'complimentary' is slightly more common in high-end hotels.

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Don't use as adjective

Never say 'a for free gift'. Say 'a free gift'.

Meaning

Without needing to pay any money.

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Don't use as adjective

Never say 'a for free gift'. Say 'a free gift'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

I got this book ___ ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: for free

The correct idiom is 'for free'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

I got this book ___ ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: for free

The correct idiom is 'for free'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if it is a casual email to a friend or colleague.

Related Phrases

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On the house

similar

Free of charge at a restaurant

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