If your hands are tied, then it means you can not do anything about the problem or issue. The concept is that you usually need your hands to do something. If they are tied, you can't do anything.
If your hands were physically tied behind your back, you lose the ability to use your hands. That is, you cannot do much. So if you're hands are tied metaphorically, you cannot do much to help a person. Also see: stuck between a rock and a hard place
A fixed, often colorful expression whose meaning is not tied to the meaning of its individual words is called an idiom. For example, "kick the bucket" is an idiom that means to die, but its literal interpretation has nothing to do with that meaning. Idioms add richness to language and often reflect cultural nuances.
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Hands Tied was created on 2010-02-23.
Idioms are hard to understand unless you already know the meaning.
fertile land
The meaning of the idiom dead certainty is absolutely or definitely
Idioms are expressions that have meanings beyond the literal interpretation of the words used. They are culturally specific and often closely tied to the language and region they come from. Idioms can be colorful, creative, and non-literal.
Two free limbs...
Idioms are expressions that have a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning of the words used, while proverbs are traditional sayings that offer advice or wisdom. Idioms often have a meaning unique to a particular language or culture, while proverbs are generally known and accepted across different cultures.
a man who is liked by everyone
It's "remember to BREATHE"