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Definition of tie (one's) hands
tie (one's) hands
verb
- to restrict a person in some way, such that they cannot do something.
I'd love to help you but our department just doesn't have the funding right now. The corporate office really tied our hands.
Last edited on Aug 11 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2011.
notes
- Also see (one's) hands are tied.
Last edited on Aug 11 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2011.
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