Slang definitions & phrases for with one hand tied behind one's back
with one hand tied behind one's back
adverb phrase - Very easily; readily and neatly: I can do that job with one hand tied behind my back •The phrase originally referred to fistfights (1890+)
- At a great disadvantage; under a handicap: This is what Lord Owen calls ''negotiating with one hand tied behind your back'' (1990s+)