Meaning of the word "no penny, no paternoster" in English
What does "no penny, no paternoster" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
no penny, no paternoster
US /noʊ ˈpɛni, noʊ ˌpætərˈnɒstər/
UK /nəʊ ˈpɛni, nəʊ ˌpætəˈnɒstə/
Idiom
nothing is done without payment; you get nothing for free
Example:
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The consultant refused to give any advice before the contract was signed, saying, 'No penny, no paternoster.'
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In this business, it's no penny, no paternoster; we need a deposit first.