Definition
When someone's hands are tied, it means they are unable to act or behave as they would prefer due to restrictions or limitations.
构不得己，施展不開
Although I understand the situation, my hands are tied, and I can’t directly help you.
雖然我理解這個情況，但我的雙手被綁住了，無法直接幫助你。
Company regulations are very strict; my hands are tied, and I can't make any changes to this issue.
公司規定非常嚴格；我的雙手被綁住了，無法對這個問題做出任何改變。
I would love to help, but my hands are tied due to contractual restrictions.
我很想幫忙，但由於合約限制，我的雙手被綁住了。