The company is now in the hands of the official receiver.
I knew that the dog was in safe hands with my parents.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
someone's hands are tied — (someone s) hands are tied if someone s hands are tied, they are not free to behave in the way that they would like. I d like to raise people s salaries but my hands are tied … New idioms dictionary
someone's hands are tied — someone’s hands are tied phrase someone cannot do what they want to do because something such as a rule or law prevents it Thesaurus: not free or independentsynonym Main entry: hand … Useful english dictionary
someone's hands are tied — someone cannot do what they want to do because something such as a rule or law prevents it … English dictionary
off someone's hands — off (someone s) hands if someone or something is off someone s hands, they are not responsible for them any more. I ve got a lot of freedom now the kids are off my hands … New idioms dictionary
in someone's hands — if something is in someone s hands, they are responsible for it The company is now in the hands of the official receiver. in good/safe hands: I knew that the dog was in safe hands with my parents … English dictionary
on someone's hands — ► on someone s hands 1) under the responsibility of the person specified. 2) at someone s disposal. Main Entry: ↑hand … English terms dictionary
tie someone's hands — To render someone powerless • • • Main Entry: ↑hand … Useful english dictionary
take someone off (someone's) hands — take (someone/something) off (someone s) hands off (someone s) hands if someone or something is off someone s hands, they are not responsible for them any more. I m willing to take the kids off your hands for a few hours, if you need me to … New idioms dictionary
take something off (someone's) hands — take (someone/something) off (someone s) hands off (someone s) hands if someone or something is off someone s hands, they are not responsible for them any more. I m willing to take the kids off your hands for a few hours, if you need me to … New idioms dictionary
take off (someone's) hands — take (someone/something) off (someone s) hands off (someone s) hands if someone or something is off someone s hands, they are not responsible for them any more. I m willing to take the kids off your hands for a few hours, if you need me to … New idioms dictionary
