What is another word for all tied up?

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːl tˈa͡ɪd ˈʌp] (IPA)

The phrase "all tied up" refers to a situation where someone or something is immobilized or unable to move due to some constraint or obstacle. Some synonyms for this phrase could be "bound," "trussed," "restrained," "confined," "immobilized," "stuck," "held captive," or "hamstrung." These synonyms convey the idea of being unable to move freely or escape from a particular situation. They can be used in various contexts such as describing a prisoner's condition, an animal that is trapped, or a person who is caught up in a difficult or complex situation that they cannot easily escape from.

What are the hypernyms for All tied up?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with All tied up

  • As for morality, well that's all tied up with the question of consciousness.
    Roger Penrose
  • You only have a few years to play this game and you can't play it if you're all tied up in knots.
    Willie Stargell

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