to have one's hands tied
{one's} hands [be] tied

Definice a význam slova „ have one's hands tied“ v angličtině

to have one's hands tied
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‌to be unable to act, help, intervene, or assert one's free will, especially due to rules and restrictions

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He has his hands tied now that he has joined the law school. He ca n't back you up without endangering his career I'm afraid.
I'm afraid this matter shall be resolved at the court of law, my hands are tied in this case.
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