bind hand and foot

verb

Definitions

  1. To tie up (someone’s) hands and feet.

    • My kidnappers had bound me hand and foot so any attempt at escaping was of no avail.
  2. To prevent (someone) from doing what they wish, to firmly constrain.

    • bound hand and foot

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