have one’s hands tied
(Redirigé depuis have one's hands tied)
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have one’s hands tied
- (Sens figuré) Avoir les mains liées.
- I can’t help you. I was told not to, so I have my hands tied.
- John can't help. He has his hands tied by his boss.