tie someone’s hands
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tie someone’s hands — idiom
1. To prevent someone from acting freely or making their own decisions, usually bec
1.idiom
Definition
To prevent someone from acting freely or making their own decisions, usually because of rules or official limitations.
Example
The new privacy law ties the hands of investigators who used to share data freely.
My manager wants to offer you a better deal, but the company budget ties her hands.