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3. with one hand tied behind back

with one hand tied behind back

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with one hand tied behind one's back

 and with both hands tied behind one's back

Fig. even if under a handicap; easily. I could put an end to this argument with one hand tied behind my back. John could do this job with both hands tied behind his back.

See also: back, behind, hand, one, tie

do something with one hand tied behind your back

also do something with one arm tied behind your back

to do something very easily do something with your eyes closed Cleaning your bike chain is so simple a chimp could do it with one hand tied behind its back.

See also: back, behind, hand, one, tie