with one hand tied behind one's back en · ADV
Meanings
- (figuratively, informal) Easily, without much effort.
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(figuratively, informal) Hampered by factors outside one’s control.
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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| with one arm tied behind one's back | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
standing on one's head · hands down · one-handed · with one's eyes closed