de balde — meaning in English
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English meaning
- free adj Not under the control of someone else; not imprisoned or restricted.
- gratuitous adj Done without any good reason, especially excessive or unnecessary (often used of violence or offense).
- song noun A short piece of music with words, meant to be sung.
- unwarranted adjective Not justified or deserved.
Senses
de balde is used for these senses in English:
- for a song (idiomatic) For a very low price; very cheaply.
- for nothing For free.
- free Without needing to pay.
- gratuitous Given freely; unearned.
- in vain (idiomatic) Without success or a result; ending in failure.
- song (by extension) Any musical composition.
- unwarranted Unjustified, inappropriate or undeserved.
free — full definition
- adj Not under the control of someone else; not imprisoned or restricted.
- adj Costing nothing; available without payment.
- adj Not currently occupied or in use.
- verb To release someone or something from confinement or restriction.
gratuitous — full definition
- adj Done without any good reason, especially excessive or unnecessary (often used of violence or offense).
- adj Given freely, without being earned or paid for.