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Meaning of with one hand tied behind one's back | Babel Free

Adverb CEFR C2

Definitions

Easily, without much effort.
figuratively, informal
Hampered by factors outside one’s control.
figuratively, informal

Examples

“The boss won’t let us follow our normal procedures because he thinks it will take too long, so we’re effectively working with one hand tied behind our backs.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

with one's eyes closed with one's eyes open with one's head held high with one's thumbs up one's ass with privilege with this