B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Avere le mani legate
To have one's hands tied
Literal Translation
"To have one's hands tied"
What it means
To be unable to act freely due to constraints, often financial or contractual
Example in context
"Vorrei darti uno sconto maggiore, ma ho le mani legate dal contratto quadro."
"I'd like to give you a bigger discount, but my hands are tied by the framework contract."
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