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 IN KNOTS
Meaning of TIE IN KNOTS in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012