Posted by ESC on June 06, 2007
In Reply to: Forcing my hand posted by Amy on June 05, 2007
: What is the background of the phrase "forcing my hand"? Used in a sentence: "My options are going to expire and I must make some decisions; it is really forcing my hand."
It probably relates to card playing. See
http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/19/messages/547.html