noun

strings

Translation

strings, cords, conditions, string section

The puppet is moved by strings.

The strings section of the orchestra sounds beautiful.

The offer came with no strings attached.

((the strings)) the string section of an orchestra The strings section of the orchestra sounds beautiful.

((with/no strings attached)) an idiom meaning with/without conditions The offer came with no strings attached.

Synonyms: conditions, provisions, qualifications (for the 'conditions' meaning)

Plural of 'string'. The figurative sense 'conditions' comes from the idea of puppet strings controlling something.

Think of 'no strings attached' as a gift that doesn't pull you back or control you, unlike a puppet on strings.