have one’s hands tied in Anglais

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    "Composé de have, one, hand et tie."
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          "text": "I can’t help you. I was told not to, so I have my hands tied."
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        "Avoir les mains liées."
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    "Composé de have, one, hand et tie."
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          "text": "I can’t help you. I was told not to, so I have my hands tied."
        },
        {
          "text": "John can't help. He has his hands tied by his boss."
        }
      ],
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        "Avoir les mains liées."
      ],
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"have one’s hands tied" meaning in Anglais

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