单词 | tie somebody's hands |
释义 | tie somebody's handstie (one's) handstie somebody’s ˈhands(often used in the passive) stop somebody doing something, by taking away their power or freedom: Employers now have the right to dismiss workers who go on strike and this has tied the unions’ hands considerably. ♢ I’m afraid my hands are tied. I can’t allow anyone to bring visitors into the club. It’s against the rules. OPPOSITE: get, have, etc. a free hand |
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