hands are tied
无法采取行动或做出决定，因为受限于某种原因或限制
口语·表达无能为力
英文释义
Unable to take action or make a change due to certain restrictions or limitations.
例句
I'd love to help you, but my hands are tied due to company policy.
典故来源
源自双手被绑无法行动的形象，比喻因规则或限制而无法自由行事。