at loose ends

English

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Prepositional phrase

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.

See also

• at a loose end
• between a rock and a hard place