How to Pronounce "have your hands tied"
expression
HAV yor HANDZ TYD
HAV yaw HANDZ TYD
Definition
To be unable to do anything to help or change a situation, usually because of rules or restrictions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /ˈtaɪd
British English
hæv/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈændz/ /tˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV yor HANDZ TYD
UK
HAV yaw HANDZ TYD
Listen in Context
I want to help, but I have my hands tied.
The teacher has her hands tied and can't change the rule.
Sorry, I have my hands tied because of company policy.
I'd love to give you a discount, but my manager has his hands tied.