Tie in knots Meaning in English
expression
TY in NOTS
TY in NOTS
Definition
To fasten something by making knots with it; also used figuratively to mean confusing or complicating things.
Usage & Nuances
Literal meaning relates to physically making knots (e.g., with rope or string). Figuratively, it describes confusion or anxiety ("My stomach is tied in knots"). Common in everyday speech; not formal. Can be used for people or situations.
Spanish: atar en nudos - liar en nudos - confundir (figurado)Portuguese (BR): amarrar em nós - deixar confuso (figurativo)Portuguese (PT): atar em nós - confundir (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 打成结 - 搞得一团糟（比喻）Chinese (Traditional): 打成結 - 搞得一團糟（比喻）Hindi: गांठ में बाँधना - उलझाना (रूपक)Arabic: يربط في عقد - يحيّر (مجازيًا)Bengali: গিঁট লাগানো - জট পাকানো (মানসিকভাবে)Russian: завязывать узлы - запутывать (переносное значение)Japanese: 結び目を作る - 混乱させる（比喩的）Vietnamese: thắt nút - làm rối (nghĩa bóng)Korean: 매듭을 짓다 - 혼란스럽게 하다 (비유적 표현)Turkish: düğüm atmak - kafasını karıştırmak (mecazi)Urdu: گرہ لگانا - الجھانا (تمثیلی)Indonesian: mengikat simpul - membuat bingung (makna kiasan)
Example Sentences
I tie in knots the shoelaces every day.
basic
She can tie in knots a rope quickly.
basic
His stomach was tied in knots before the test.
basic
This math problem has me completely tied in knots.
natural
Don't tie yourself in knots over small mistakes.
natural
Her instructions always tie me in knots.
natural