Phrase of the Week

Someone’s hands are tied

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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