Examples:

• I'd love to help, but my hands are tied by company policy.
• I wish I could intervene, but my hands are tied.
• As a teacher, my hands are tied when it comes to enforcing stricter rules.
• The government's hands are tied regarding the economic crisis.
• I'm sorry, but my hands are tied on this matter.
• The doctor's hands are tied due to limited resources.
• The judge's hands are tied by the law.
• The police officer's hands are tied in this case.
• The parents' hands are tied when their child is addicted.
• The manager's hands are tied by corporate regulations.
• I'm afraid my hands are tied in this situation.
• The team's hands are tied without a star player.
• The writer's hands are tied by the publisher's demands.
• The artist's hands are tied by the client's vision.
• The teacher's hands are tied by the standardized tests.
• The coach's hands are tied due to injuries.
• The politician's hands are tied by public opinion.
• The CEO's hands are tied by the board of directors.
• The librarian's hands are tied by library policies.
• The engineer's hands are tied by budget constraints.
• But my hands are tied until I get a witness.
• It's procedural, but my hands are tied for a few days.
• Well, the department has rules and my hands are tied.
• Until you get me new evidence... my hands are tied.
• His hands are tied. He must have been a prisoner.
• Well, I can respect that, but my hands are tied.
• At a certain point, my hands are tied, Morty.
• My hands are tied if they come back to you again.
• I've got a gesture for you, but my hands are tied.
• I know how you feel, but my hands are tied.