tie (someone) in(to) knots



tie (someone) in(to) knots

To make someone confused, anxious, worried, and/or upset. I've been planning on proposing to James on Sunday, but the nervousness is tying me into knots! It's something about the austere way the boss talks that always ties you into knots.
See also: knot, tie

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nikodemnee-KAW-demPolish
Lycurgus-Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Coffey['kɔfi]
Florinus-Late Roman
Erwan-Breton
VeeraVE:-rahFinnish