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one's hands are tied
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essere solito dire che la propria libertà d'azione è limitata da una regola o da una legge
used to say that one's freedom in action is limited by a rule or law
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Idiom
Esempi
The manager wanted to give the employee a raise, but the company's financial constraints meant that her hands were tied.
The politician sympathized with the public's concerns, but party loyalty and strict policies meant his hands were tied in taking action.
