Meaning
To be unable to act or assist due to constraints or lack of power.
Cultural Background
Hierarchy is significant. Using this phrase helps a subordinate decline a request from a peer without appearing insubordinate. Often used when family members ask for things that conflict with other family obligations. It is considered a polite way to end a conversation about a request that cannot be fulfilled.
Use it to be polite
It is a great way to say no without sounding rude.
Meaning
To be unable to act or assist due to constraints or lack of power.
Use it to be polite
It is a great way to say no without sounding rude.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
नियमों के कारण _________ हाथ बँधे हैं।
The sentence requires a possessive pronoun matching the speaker.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesनियमों के कारण _________ हाथ बँधे हैं।
The sentence requires a possessive pronoun matching the speaker.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is actually a polite way to decline.
Related Phrases
मजबूर होना
synonymTo be helpless
विवश होना
synonymTo be compelled
