tie someone's hands en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, qualifier:often in passive voice) To render someone powerless to act, to thwart someone.
This contract would have tied my hands.
I'd like to help you, but my hands are tied.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ties someone's hands | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| tying someone's hands | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| tied someone's hands | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| tied someone's hands | Tense=Past | lexicographic |