English idiom

no strings attached

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Figurative meaning

given freely, with nothing expected in return and no concealed restrictions

Word picture

An offer is pictured as an object with no strings tying the recipient to the giver.

Example

“The arts grant provides small studios with funding, no strings attached.”

Dictionary details

Component words

attached

Tags

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

a rip-off

Something that is far too expensive for what it is.

ballpark figure

a rough estimate, not an exact number

cost an arm and a leg

To be extremely expensive.

cut your losses

to stop investing in a failing venture in order to avoid further loss

fall in line

to obey or accept the rules and expectations set by a group or authority

golden rule

the most important rule or principle to follow

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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