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hands are tied

Idiom Trade

Meaning

to be unable to act freely because of rules or restrictions

Example Sentences

"The government’s hands are tied due to international trade laws."

Related Expressions

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to be in charge of something or to be responsible for it

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to move forward or improve

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To take risks or act dangerously.

juggle work and life

to manage both work and personal life at the same time

the rest is history

used to say that everyone knows what happened next