String attached Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈstɹɪŋ/ /əˈtætʃt

STRING uh-TATCHT

UK

stɹˈɪŋ/ /ɐtˈætʃt

string uh-TATCHT

释义

If something is offered with a 'string attached', it means there is a hidden condition, requirement, or obligation that must be accepted. Often used when something seems free, but there are requirements or catches.

用法与细微差别

Usually appears as 'no strings attached' (no hidden conditions) or 'with strings attached' (there are conditions). Informal, common in business, legal deals, and advertisements. Not about literal strings—refers to obligations, often unexpected or hidden.

• Spanish: condición - letra pequeña - compromiso requerido
• Portuguese (BR): condição - restrição - exigência
• Portuguese (PT): condição - restrição - exigência
• Chinese (Simplified): 附加条件 - 限制
• Chinese (Traditional): 附加條件 - 限制
• Hindi: शर्त - प्रतिबंध
• Arabic: شرط - قيد
• Bengali: গোপন শর্ত - অতিরিক্ত শর্ত
• Russian: скрытые условия - дополнительные условия
• Japanese: 条件付き - 見えない条件
• Vietnamese: điều kiện kèm theo - ràng buộc
• Korean: 숨은 조건 - 부대 조건
• Turkish: gizli şart - ek koşul
• Urdu: چھپی ہوئی شرط - اضافی شرط
• Indonesian: syarat tersembunyi - persyaratan tambahan

例句

You can have this gift, no strings attached.

basic

The loan came with many strings attached.

basic

He offered help, but there were some strings attached.

basic

It's not really free if there are strings attached.

natural

Whenever a deal sounds too good, look for the strings attached.

natural

She said her support was unconditional—no strings attached.

natural