tie someone (up) in knots

US /taɪ ˈsʌm.wʌn ʌp ɪn nɑːts/
UK /taɪ ˈsʌm.wʌn ʌp ɪn nɑːts/
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membuat seseorang bingung, membuat seseorang sangat cemas

to confuse someone or make them feel very worried or anxious

:
The complicated instructions really tied me up in knots.
Instruksi yang rumit benar-benar membuat saya bingung.
The thought of the exam is tying her up in knots.
Pikiran tentang ujian membuatnya sangat cemas.