with one hand tied behind back


with one hand tied behind (one's) back

Easily, nearly without having to try at all. I'm a professional musician, so that song is hardly a challenge—I could play it with one hand tied behind my back!See also: back, behind, hand, one, tie

with one hand tied behind one's back

 and with both hands tied behind one's backFig. 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