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词组 have one's hands tied
释义
Idiom
have one's hands tied
Theme: LIMITATION
to be prevented from doing something.
I can't help you. I was told not to, so I have my hands tied.John can help. He doesn't have his hands tied.
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have (one's) hands tied

To be prevented from acting, helping, or intervening as one should or desires to due to circumstances beyond one's control, such as rules, conflicting orders, or higher priorities. I'm sorry, I would love to approve your application, but I have my hands tied by the regulations. The company stated that they have tried everything in their power to avoid pay cuts, but they have their hands tied at this point.

have one's hands tied

Fig. to be prevented from doing something. (As if one's hands were made immobile.) I can't help you. I was told not to, so I have my hands tied. John can't help. He has his hands tied by his boss.
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