How to Pronounce "tie your hands"
expression
ˈtaɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz
TY yoor HANDZ or TY yer HANDZ
tˈaɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈændz
TY yaw HANDZ
Definition
To prevent someone from acting freely or making their own decisions, often due to rules, restrictions, or lack of power. Usually used in a figurative sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz
British English
tˈaɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈændz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TY yoor HANDZ or TY yer HANDZ
UK
TY yaw HANDZ
Listen in Context
Strict rules can tie your hands at work.
I want to help, but these rules tie my hands.
If you tie your hands, you can't solve problems easily.
My boss would love to give us a raise, but his budget totally ties his hands.