How to Pronounce "bound hand and foot"
expression
BOUND HAND and FOOT
BOUND HAND and FOOT
Definition
If someone is 'bound hand and foot', their hands and feet are tied so they cannot move. The phrase can also be used figuratively to mean someone cannot act freely because of restrictions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaʊnd/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfʊt
British English
bˈaʊnd/ /hˈænd/ /ˈænd/ /fˈʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOUND HAND and FOOT
UK
BOUND HAND and FOOT
Listen in Context
The prisoner was bound hand and foot.
She found the victim bound hand and foot in the basement.
He was left bound hand and foot and could not escape.
I feel bound hand and foot by all these rules at work.