tied up in knots

Example Sentences

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But Johnson is really being tied up in knots for his stonewalling over the Jeffrey Epstein files.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2025

Rd1 Ng4, and White is tied up in knots.

From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2023

My stomach is tied up in knots just thinking about it.

From Slate • Sep. 24, 2020

“But at the same time, they do not want these companies tied up in knots and not able to produce products for the marketplace.”

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2019

His worry for Xan had him tied up in knots.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill