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strings attached

strings attached is the plural of string attached.

Meaning of string attached

Noun

string attached (plural strings attached)

  1. (idiomatic, in plural) A condition, catch, limitation, caveat, restriction, or requirement
    • I'll get you that new video game that you want so badly, but there's a string attached; you must also clean your room at least once a week.

Origin of strings attached

Likely by analogy with no strings attached.

Questions about strings attached

What is strings attached the plural of?
Strings attached is the plural of string attached.

Words near strings attached in the dictionary

  1. stringology
  2. stringpiece
  3. stringpieces
  4. strings
  5. strings along
  6. strings attached
  7. strings of beads
  8. strings of pearls
  9. strings on
  10. strings out
  11. strings to one's bow

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