- hands are tied
- (someone's) hands are tied
if someone's hands are tied, they are not free to behave in the way that they would like.
I'd like to raise people's salaries but my hands are tied.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
hands are tied
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hands are tied — ◇ If your hands are tied you cannot do anything about a situation because you do not have the power to act freely. I d like to help you, but my hands are tied. The judge says her hands are tied because the law requires a harsh sentence in such… … Useful english dictionary
hands are tied — (your) hands are tied you are not free to act. Some of my students are failing, but my hands are tied by their parents, who can t admit their kids need extra help. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form something has tied someone s hands: The… … New idioms dictionary
hands are tied — be unable to act because others are in control, out of our hands I m in favor of public health care but my hands are tied. I have to wait for a government decision … English idioms
hands are tied — unable to help I m sorry that I can t help you with the job but my hands are tied at the moment … Idioms and examples
your hands are tied — (your) hands are tied you are not free to act. Some of my students are failing, but my hands are tied by their parents, who can t admit their kids need extra help. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form something has tied someone s hands: The… … New idioms dictionary
someone's hands are tied — (someone s) hands are tied if someone s hands are tied, they are not free to behave in the way that they would like. I d like to raise people s salaries but my hands are tied … New idioms dictionary
my hands are tied — If your hands are tied, you are unable to act for some reason … The small dictionary of idiomes
my hands are tied — If your hands are tied, you are unable to act for some reason. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
My hands are tied — If your hands are tied, you are unable to act for some reason … Dictionary of English idioms
one's hands are tied — unable to help I m sorry that I can t help you with the job but my hands are tied at the moment … Idioms and examples
