No strings attached Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnoʊ/ /ˈstɹɪŋz/ /əˈtætʃt

NOH STRINGZ uh-TATCHT

UK

nəʊ/ /stɹˈɪŋz/ /ɐtˈætʃt

noh STRINGZ ut-ATCHT

Definition

If something has 'no strings attached,' it is offered freely, without any hidden requirements, conditions, or future obligations.

Usage & Nuances

Common in business, advertising, and personal offers to stress there are truly no obligations. Often reassures the listener. Used both formally and informally. Watch for irony—in reality, some offers may have hidden conditions despite saying 'no strings attached.'

• Spanish: sin compromiso - sin condiciones
• Portuguese (BR): sem compromisso - sem condições
• Portuguese (PT): sem compromisso - sem condições
• Chinese (Simplified): 没有附加条件
• Chinese (Traditional): 沒有附加條件
• Hindi: कोई शर्त नहीं
• Arabic: دون شروط
• Bengali: কোনো শর্ত ছাড়া - বিনা শর্তে
• Russian: без всяких условий - без обязательств
• Japanese: 条件なしで - 無条件で
• Vietnamese: không điều kiện - không ràng buộc
• Korean: 조건 없이 - 아무 조건 없이
• Turkish: koşulsuz - hiçbir şart olmadan
• Urdu: بغیر کسی شرط کے - بلا شرط
• Indonesian: tanpa syarat - tanpa kewajiban

Example Sentences

You can try this service with no strings attached.

basic

They offered me tickets to the concert with no strings attached.

basic

Is this a gift with no strings attached?

basic

He promised help, but I want to make sure it's no strings attached before I accept.

natural

The company said it was a bonus with no strings attached, but I still read the fine print.

natural

We just want to hang out and have fun—no strings attached.

natural