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The phrase "comes with strings attached" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to describe a situation where there are hidden or additional conditions or expectations that come with something. Example: "Be careful when accepting the job offer, it may come with strings attached that you didn't know about."
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Philanthropy often comes with strings attached.
Critically, this offer comes with strings attached.
But income support comes with strings attached.
France's backing for a ban comes with strings attached.
Yet often the money comes with strings attached.
Critics worry that such largess comes with strings attached.
Of course, land that cheap comes with strings attached.
Sometimes gaining access, to a place, or to people, comes with strings attached.
It can be a great gift, but it comes with strings attached.
Almost any funding source for public broadcasting — taxpayers, corporate underwriting, listener pledges — comes with strings attached.
Federal largesse often comes with strings attached: take it or leave it.
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