Phrase

My Hands Are Tied

Meaning:

A busy person; someone with a lot of work to do.

Examples:

  • But my hands are tied until I get a witness.
  • It's procedural, but my hands are tied for a few days.
  • Well, the department has rules and my hands are tied.
  • Until you get me new evidence... my hands are tied.
  • Well, I can respect that, but my hands are tied.
  • At a certain point, my hands are tied, Morty.
  • My hands are tied if they come back to you again.
  • I've got a gesture for you, but my hands are tied.
  • I know how you feel, but my hands are tied.
  • Look, I know this is difficult, but my hands are tied.