Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fit-to-be-tied

idiom

/ˌfɪt tə bi taɪd/

Definition

Extremely anxious, agitated, or excited.

Examples

After waiting for hours to hear back from the job interview, she was fit-to-be-tied.
The kids were fit-to-be-tied on Christmas Eve, eagerly anticipating the arrival of Santa.
He was fit-to-be-tied when he realized he had lost his wallet right before the trip.

Meaning

The phrase ‘fit-to-be-tied’ describes a state of being excessively nervous or restless, often to the point of being unable to sit still or think clearly.