Meaning
Unable to act due to circumstances.
Cultural Background
Bureaucracy is often criticized using this phrase. Used when parents feel they can't stop a child's bad behavior. Used by opposition to describe lack of power. Used when waiting for a repairman or service.
Use with 'kalmak'
Always use 'kalmak' to emphasize the state of remaining helpless.
Meaning
Unable to act due to circumstances.
Use with 'kalmak'
Always use 'kalmak' to emphasize the state of remaining helpless.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
Yeni kurallar yüzünden ____ ____ bağlı kaldı.
The idiom is 'eli kolu bağlı kalmak'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Choose the correct sentence.
The correct form is 'bağlı kalmak'.
Match the situation to the feeling.
You want to help a friend but the law forbids it.
This is a classic case of being unable to act.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesYeni kurallar yüzünden ____ ____ bağlı kaldı.
The idiom is 'eli kolu bağlı kalmak'.
Choose the correct sentence.
The correct form is 'bağlı kalmak'.
You want to help a friend but the law forbids it.
This is a classic case of being unable to act.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, but it's rare. Usually, it's figurative.
It fits both formal and informal contexts.
Related Phrases
çaresiz kalmak
synonymto be helpless
eli kolu bağlanmak
similarto have one's hands tied
