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Exit

no strings attached

idiom/noʊ strɪŋz əˈtætʃt/

without conditions or obligations

The company offered a free trial with no strings attached—there was no commitment required.

word origin — From the 1800s textile trade — strings attached to fabric noted defects that limited resale, so 'no strings' meant flawless.