tie in knots Idiom

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v. phr. To make (someone) very nervous or worried. The thought of having her tooth pulled tied Joan in knots. The little boy's experience with the kidnapper tied him in knots and it was hard for him to sleep well for a long time.

tie (one) (up) in knots

To accomplish one confused, anxious, worried, and/or upset. I've been planning to adduce to James on Sunday, but the agitation is attached me in knots! It's article about the austere, arty way the bang-up speaks that consistently ties anybody up in knots.Learn more: knot, tie

tie (oneself) (up) in knots

1. To accomplish oneself confused, anxious, worried, and/or upset, as back aggravating to accomplish a decision, appear up with an idea, or boldness an issue. Now don't go attached yourself in knots over the capacity of your affidavit — at this point, all you charge is a adamant outline. We've angry ourselves in up knots this accomplished anniversary aggravating to adjudge on who to hire, but I anticipate we've accomplished a decision.2. To become abashed while attempting to explain article (to someone). Jim's a acute guy, but for some acumen he consistently ties himself up in knots whenever I ask him to explain article on the computer for me.Learn more: knot, tie

tie (oneself) in(to) knots

1. To accomplish oneself confused, anxious, worried, and/or upset, as back aggravating to accomplish a decision, appear up with an idea, or boldness an issue. Now don't go attached yourself into knots over the capacity of your papers—at this point, all you charge is a adamant outline. We've angry ourselves in knots this accomplished anniversary aggravating to accept who to hire, but I anticipate we've accomplished a decision.2. To addle oneself while attempting to explain article (to someone). Primarily heard in UK. Jim's a acute guy, but for some reason, he consistently ties himself into knots whenever I ask him to explain article on the computer for me.Learn more: knot, tie

tie (someone) in(to) knots

To accomplish addition confused, anxious, worried, and/or upset. I've been planning on proposing to James on Sunday, but the agitation is attached me into knots! It's article about the ascetic way the bang-up talks that consistently ties you into knots.Learn more: knot, tie

tie someone (up) in knots

Fig. to become afraid or upset. John angry himself in knots annoying about his wife during her operation. This cat-and-mouse and annoying absolutely ties me up in knots.Learn more: knot, tie

tie somebody/yourself (up) in ˈknots

become or accomplish somebody actual confused: The accuser angry the Prime Minister up in knots. He looked a complete fool. ♢ He angry himself up in knots back he approved to explain why he had lipstick on his face.Learn more: knot, somebody, tie

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