1. Accompanied by hidden conditions, obligations, or requirements that limit freedom or create complications
The company offered him a promotion with strings attached - he would have to relocate and work weekends.
A empresa ofereceu uma promoção com condições implícitas - ele teria que se mudar e trabalhar nos fins de semana.
2. Given or offered with restrictions or expectations beyond what is explicitly stated
Her parents gave her money for college, but it came with strings attached.
Os pais dela deram dinheiro para a faculdade, mas veio com condições.