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Someone’s hands are tied

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The manager claims his hands are tied and that the dismissal of half of the staff is necessary for the company’s survival.

Someone is unable to change or help in a particular matter

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Example 1
The manager claims his hands are tied and that the dismissal of half of the staff is necessary for the company’s survival.

Example 2
I’d honestly help you to keep your job if I could, but my hands are tied and there’s nothing I can do.

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