without any commitment
Examples:
- He gave it to me for free, no strings attached.
- The deal has no strings attached, so we don’t need to sign a contact.
- I'm offering you a deal, no strings attached — you can do whatever you want with the place.
- The grant was offered no strings attached, allowing the team to direct funds as needed.
Origin: From puppetry, where marionettes are controlled by a network of strings; no strings means complete freedom of movement.
Synonyms: no conditions, no obligations, unconditionally