Meaning of the word "tie someone (up) in knots" in English
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tie someone (up) in knots
US /taɪ ˈsʌm.wʌn ʌp ɪn nɑːts/
UK /taɪ ˈsʌm.wʌn ʌp ɪn nɑːts/
Idiom
1.
to confuse someone or make them feel very worried or anxious
Example:
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The complicated instructions really tied me up in knots.
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The thought of the exam is tying her up in knots.
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