in knots

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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 […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

make it hot

[make it hot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To bring punishment; cause trouble. * /Dick threatened to make it hot for anyone who tied knots in his pajama legs again./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

knot

[knot] See: [TIE IN KNOTS], [TIE THE KNOT]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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