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Phrase(s): tie someone’s hands
1. Lit. to use rope or string to tie someone’s hands together. • The robber tied my hands and I couldn’t call the police. 2. Fig. to prevent someone from doing something. • I’d like to help you, but my boss has tied my hands. • Please don’t tie my hands with unnecessary restrictions. I’d like the freedom to do whatever is necessary.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs