someone's hands are tied
US /ˈsʌm.wʌnz hændz ɑːr taɪd/
UK /ˈsʌm.wʌnz hændz ɑːr taɪd/
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손이 묶여 있다, 어쩔 수 없다
to be unable to act freely or to help in a particular situation because of rules, laws, or other restrictions
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I'd love to help you, but my hands are tied by company policy.
도와드리고 싶지만, 회사 정책 때문에 제 손이 묶여 있어요.
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The government claims its hands are tied by international agreements.
정부는 국제 협약 때문에 손을 쓸 수 없다고 주장한다.