at loose ends

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Pronunciation[edit]

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Prepositional phrase[edit]

at loose ends

  1. (US, Canada) Without any activity or purpose.
  2. (idiomatic) In an uncertain position or situation.
    I am really at loose ends about this choice; I am between the proverbial rock and hard place.
  3. Not in order; in confusion; carelessly managed.

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