Tied in knots Meaning in English
expression
TYD-in-NAHTS
TYD-in-NOTS
Definition
'Tied in knots' means feeling very nervous, anxious, or confused, as if your stomach or thoughts are twisted up tightly.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe strong stress, worry, or nervousness, especially before big events. Can refer to emotions ("my stomach was tied in knots") or to mental confusion. Informal; often used with 'feel' or 'have.' Not used for minor anxiety.
Spanish: hecho un nudo - muy nervioso - muy confundidoPortuguese (BR): cheio de nós - muito nervoso - muito confusoPortuguese (PT): cheio de nós - muito nervoso - muito confusoChinese (Simplified): 打结 - 非常紧张 - 非常困惑Chinese (Traditional): 打結 - 非常緊張 - 非常困惑Hindi: गांठों में बंधा हुआ - बहुत चिंतित - बहुत उलझन मेंArabic: مربوط في عقد - متوتر جدًا - مرتبك جدًاBengali: অন্তরে গিঁট বেঁধে যাওয়া - দারুণ উৎকণ্ঠিত হওয়াRussian: нервничать - запутаться - переживать (нервы как в узле)Japanese: 緊張でお腹が締め付けられる - 頭がぐちゃぐちゃになるVietnamese: ruột thắt lại - bối rối tột độKorean: 속이 뒤틀리다 - 마음이 조마조마하다Turkish: düğümlenmek - midesi düğüm olmakUrdu: گٹھن محسوس کرنا - شدید پریشانی میں مبتلا ہوناIndonesian: perut terasa mual - sangat cemas
Example Sentences
I was tied in knots before my job interview.
basic
She felt tied in knots waiting for the exam results.
basic
His words left me tied in knots of confusion.
basic
My stomach was tied in knots all day before the big game.
natural
You’ve got me tied in knots trying to figure out what you mean!
natural
He looked calm, but inside he was tied in knots with worry.
natural