strings attached
English
Etymology
Likely by analogy with no strings attached.
Noun
- plural of string attached
strings attached pl (plural only)
- (idiomatic) Unstated or downplayed catches, limitations, caveats, restrictions, or requirements.
- They were advertising free television sets, but there were a lot of strings attached.
Usage notes
- This phrase is primarily found as part of no strings attached.
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