shakedown

1. extortion, especially through blackmail

2. a thorough search or frisk

The drug gang tried to use a shakedown on the people who promised to crack down on their activities.

joined at the hip

absolutely inseparable, (implying as inseparable as conjoined twins attached at the hip)

The pastor was joined at the hip with his church. He just wouldn't leave.

chew light bulbs

to do something very painful

I would rather chew light bulbs than go to that country.

plums

the testicles

Make sure you don't hit the plums of your opponent in the ring.

echo chamber

an insular communication space where everyone agrees with the information and no outside input is allowed

The broadcast is just another echo chamber for self serving interests.

no strings attached

free of conditions, restrictions, costs, or any other obstacles

I will buy you a waffle iron, no strings attached.

straw boss

a worker who serves as a supervisor of other workers

If you don't want to be a straw boss than get a different job.