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My hands are tied means I have the ability to do something but because of some reason I am prevented from exercising my ability. 有能力但是因为某种原因（通常是规矩，良心等等）或是情况不允许所以不能做。 比如说我可以帮我的同事的忙，但是老板规定我不能去帮他。所以我只能说：Sorry mate, my hands are tied. The boss specifically said I can not be involved. |
