(derogatory, idiomatic) To persistently bring ideas or material to the attention of a person.

Alternative form of you don't get something for nothing

One cannot expect to receive some benefit if one does not pay for it in some way or does not face a counterbalancing hazard or harm.

past participle of give something up as a bad job

simple past tense of give something up as a bad job

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of give something up as a bad job

present participle of give something up as a bad job

(simile) To have a very dishevelled or untidy appearance.

Alternative form of look like something the cat dragged in.

(colloquial) To make a fuss or uproar over something relatively insignificant.