hands tied

Giving evidence, Mr Sharif told jurors he returned home unexpectedly to find a “terrified” Sara with her hands tied with packing tape.

Whoever wins the White House may have their hands tied by Congress, which is also up for grabs in Tuesday's vote.

However, Pemex’s ongoing economic difficulties mean the Sheinbaum administration has its hands tied over servicing the colossal debt.

However the LDP enters power, it will do so weakened, with its hands tied in coalition concessions.

Naama Levy, 20, was filmed being bundled into a jeep, her hands tied behind her back.