string

Definition

  • noun: a long, thin piece of twisted thread that you use to attach things, tie things together, or hang things
  • noun: a cord usually used to bind, fasten, or tie
  • verb: to put (things) together on a string, thread, chain, etc.
  • + 'of'
  • synonyms: succession, concatenation, chain

Examples

  • The company has relied on government support, but the government is now threatening to 'cut the apron strings'. [=to stop providing support]

  • He's generous, but there are always 'strings attached'. [=he always expects something in return for what he gives to people]

  • He really loved her but she was just 'stringing' him 'along'. [=making him think that she loved him so she could use him]

Movie quotes

  • (..) for your kind welcome! -Say, what's that button do? -I'll show you. Buzz Lightyear to the rescue! Hey, Woody's got something like that. His is a pull string. -Only it's... -Only it sounds like a car ran over it. Oh, yeah, but not like this. This is a quality sound system. (..)
    1995 Toy Story
  • (..) Howdy, little lady. Somebody's poisoned the water hole. Come on, Molly. Oh, you're getting heavy. See you later, Woody. Pull my string! The birthday party?'s today? Okay, everybody, coast is clear! Ages and up. It's on my box. Ages and up. I'm not supposed (..)
    1995 Toy Story