strings attached

Idioms  

1. see no strings attached.

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Example Sentences

“It became pretty clear that there were strings attached to his benevolence,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the funding comes with some strings attached.

From BBC

Revisiting the special 30 years later, it’s still impressive to see a fast-paced, puppet-centric explosively creative take on Hanukkah — no strings attached.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s only so much control that their grandparents will be able to exercise after they’re gone, and the best kinds of gifts don’t come with strings attached.

From MarketWatch

So, when Gustav reveals that he’s written a new film for Nora to star in, the invitation feels sudden, as though it may have strings attached.

From Salon