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n.
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tie (oneself) in(to) knots 成语

tie up in knots

make someone very nervous or worried He was tied up in knots before the speech at the convention.

tie sb in knots

Idiom(s): tie sb (up) in knots

Theme: ANXIETY

to become anxious or upset. (Informal.)
• John tied himself in knots worrying about his wife during the operation.
• This waiting and worrying really ties me up in knots.

tie in knots|knot|knots|tie

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 into knots

tie into knots
Confuse, upset, or bewilder, as in He tied himself into knots when he tried to explain how the engine works. This metaphoric idiom transfers a knotted tangle to mental confusion. [Late 1800s]

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 (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

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