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bind hand and foot

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  1. see bound hand and foot.

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But nevertheless it doth fascinate, and bind hand and foot, those that are either shallow in judgment, or weak in courage, which are the greatest part; yea and prevaileth with wise men at weak times.

From The Essays of Francis Bacon by Bacon, Francis

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