Russian proverb of the week
Бесплатный сыр только в мышеловке
With accent marks:
Беспла́тный сыр то́лько в мышело́вке.
Translation:
Free cheese is only in a mousetrap.
Meaning:
Obtaining any benefit is always associated with costs. If something is free, it's very rare that it doesn't have a hidden catch.
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You can't spoil the porridge with butter.
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Be patient, Cossack - you will become an ataman!
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They do not seek good from good.
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