Tie (one) (up) in knots informal verb phrase figurative
To confuse, worry, and/or disturb someone.
Walking in the forest always ties me up in knots.
Her husband's strange behaviour really tied her up in knots.
Jack's girlfriend just dumped him, which has tied him up in knots.
To shake a lot due to the cold or fear
be so excited or nervous about that something and want to know what is going to happen next
To be very anxious
Too excited or nervous about something to be still or calm.
To feel devastated because of a minor problem or accident
The verb "tie" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.