tie in knots
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English Dictionarytie in knotsto cause someone to become very confused or worried
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Idiomstie in knotstie (someone) (up) in knotsto cause someone to become very confused or worried.
They tied themselves up in knots over the seating arrangements for the party. The possibility of layoffs in Joe's department has tied him into knots.tie (yourself) (up) in knots1. to become very confused or worried when you are trying to make a decision or solve a problem. They tied themselves in knots over the seating arrangements. (often +
over)
2. to become very confused when you are trying to explain something. She tied herself up in knots trying to tell me how to operate the video recorder.tie (yourself) (up) in knots1. to become very confused or worried when you are trying to make a decision or solve a problem. They tied themselves in knots over the seating arrangements. (often +
over)
2. to become very confused when you are trying to explain something. She tied herself up in knots trying to tell me how to operate the video recorder. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
tie in knots 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. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
tie someone in knotstie (someone) (up) in knotsto cause someone to become very confused or worried. They tied themselves up in knots over the seating arrangements for the party. The possibility of layoffs in Joe's department has tied him into knots.tie (yourself) (up) in knots1. to become very confused or worried when you are trying to make a decision or solve a problem. They tied themselves in knots over the seating arrangements. (often +
over)
2. to become very confused when you are trying to explain something. She tied herself up in knots trying to tell me how to operate the video recorder.tie (yourself) (up) in knots1. to become very confused or worried when you are trying to make a decision or solve a problem. They tied themselves in knots over the seating arrangements. (often +
over)
2. to become very confused when you are trying to explain something. She tied herself up in knots trying to tell me how to operate the video recorder. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲