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羊毛出在羊身上
yáng​máo​chū​zài​yáng​shēn​shàng

passed-on costs

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羊毛出在羊身上 yáng​máo​chū​zài​yáng​shēn​shàng
passed-on costs
The benefit or gift one receives is ultimately paid for by oneself; costs are hidden or passed on so that nothing is truly free.

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