- 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. Sayings and slang .
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 — (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
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
