词组 | with strings |
释义 | Idiom with stringswith strings (attached) no strings (attached) - if there are no strings attached to an offer or arrangement, there is nothing that is unpleasant or not convenient that you have to accept in order to get the advantage from the offer.Most of their so-called 'special offers' come with strings attached, so beware. with stringsHaving one or more special conditions, restrictions, obligations, or arrangements that must be met. Members of the majority party are willing to allow the bill to pass, but with strings. He was willing to give a hefty campaign donation, with strings: that his company's interests be put before others during legislative debates. with stringsorwith strings attachedYou can say that an offer is with strings or with strings attached if accepting it requires you to do a particular thing or give something in return. We cannot accept donations with strings attached. More often than not, aid comes with strings that bind the recipient to unfair relationships in the international market. |
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