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The phrase "hands were tied" is a correct and usable phrase in written English and can be used to describe a situation where someone is unable to take action because of circumstances outside of their control.
Example: The government said their hands were tied when it came to reducing taxes since the economy had not recovered enough yet.
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The Republicans were already advocating "hands-off" in 2008 but their hands were tied.
So their hands were tied.
"Our hands were tied".
O'Neill felt that his hands were tied.
I'm sure my bosses' hands were tied".
The judge said his hands were tied.
"Their hands were tied," he said.
You also said, "My hands were tied".
It existed around me but my hands were tied.
"She really felt her hands were tied," Anderson said.
Brooker's attorney Steensland said: "The judges' hands were tied".
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