What does "string" mean?

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In addition to the idioms beginning with string, also see harp on (one string); no strings attached; on a shoestring; on a string; pull strings; purse strings; tied to apron strings; two strings to one's bow.

See string in WNW Idioms

on a string

or on the string
completely under one's control or subject to one's whims

pull strings

  1. to get someone to use influence in one's behalf, often secretly
  2. to direct action of others, often secretly

string along

☆ Informal
  1. to follow faithfully or accept trustingly
  2. to go along or agree
  3. to fool, trick, or keep in an uncertain state, as by promises

string up

Informal to kill by hanging

See string in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

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on /the string
Under one's complete control or influence.

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