tie in knots

tie in knots  {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.
Categories: time verb
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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