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Meaning of tie someone's hands | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

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.

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