Meaning of the word "someone's hands are tied" in English
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someone's hands are tied
US /ˈsʌm.wʌnz hændz ɑːr taɪd/
UK /ˈsʌm.wʌnz hændz ɑːr taɪd/
Idiom
1.
to be unable to act freely or to help in a particular situation because of rules, laws, or other restrictions
Example:
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I'd love to help you, but my hands are tied by company policy.
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The government claims its hands are tied by international agreements.
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