Meaning of tie someone's hands | Babel Free
Definitions
To render someone powerless to act, to thwart someone.
idiomatic
Examples
“This contract would have tied my hands.”
“I'd like to help you, but my hands are tied.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.