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Idioms / Maxims / Sayings | | Flemish term or phrase: koken kost geld | Seems to be a Flemish expression judging by websites. Is there an English equivalent? Otherwise I'm thinking of something like "All this costs a pretty penny". X designs and markets 3D inspection and measuring systems and spends a lot on R&D and on acquiring other companies and integrating their technology into its operations.
Koken kost geld. In het voorbije decennium haalde X geregeld kapitaal op bij durfkapitaalverschaffers, waarvan de GIMV met 20 miljoen euro (in verschillende ronden) de grootste inbreng had. Begin 2006 haalde X nog 35 miljoen euro op. Maar de zoektocht gaat voort. Bij beleggers circuleren al maandenlang berichten over een beursgang... |
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| | English translation:it doesn't come for free | Explanation:
IK can't think of an exact equivalent, but this may come close. Some other suggestions that may fit in your context:
It (all) runs on money
Money primes the pump
Money makes it go
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Ken Cox
Local time: 15:07
| Grading comment I didn't actually go with any of Ken's suggestions, but his came closest in flavour. Eventually decided on 'There's a hefty price to pay'. Another option might be 'All this does not come without a price tag'. I briefly flirted with the free lunch idea, but there's no implication the company is expecting something for nothing. Thanks a lot, everyone.
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2 hrs confidence:   it doesn't come for free
Explanation:
IK can't think of an exact equivalent, but this may come close. Some other suggestions that may fit in your context:
It (all) runs on money
Money primes the pump
Money makes it go
| Ken Cox
Local time: 15:07
Native speaker of:  English
PRO pts in category: 3
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| | Grading comment | I didn't actually go with any of Ken's suggestions, but his came closest in flavour. Eventually decided on 'There's a hefty price to pay'. Another option might be 'All this does not come without a price tag'. I briefly flirted with the free lunch idea, but there's no implication the company is expecting something for nothing. Thanks a lot, everyone. |
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4 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +3 There's no such thing as a free lunch.
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Just my two cents.
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Local time: 15:07
Native speaker of:  Dutch, Flemish
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