Sentence examples for get something for something from inspiring English sources

We want a country where you get something for something, not something for nothing".

"By introducing the principle of getting something for something from this investment we could ensure that housing is improved and works better for both tenants and landlords.

It was exciting, because we all had the intention to rob something, get something for free, you know what I mean?

And what will the Republicans require in return for doing so? "We need to get something for the [continuing resolution] and something for the debt ceiling," Rep. Raul Labrador of Idaho has explained.

"But nobody should get something for nothing.

"You can't get something for nothing".

"Everyone loves to get something for free.

Sometimes you get something for you, sometimes you get something against you.

Lisa knows that what you pay for with your taxes costs you something, but that you also get something for that money, like roads, fire protection, defense, and help when you might need it in a disaster.

"Since I will be required to buy it, I will instead of paying the penalty," Coine said, "because one way or the other, I'm paying something extra and would rather get something for my money".

But you cannot get something for nothing.