Meaning of at a loss | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Below the cost or price of purchase.
2. Not sure; uncertain; lacking further ideas, direction, or ability.
   idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“We sold those old computers at a loss.”

“I have fixed the parts I understand, and the rest leaves me at a loss.”

“His policies may be ineffective, but he is never at a loss for words.”

“I'm at a loss how to proceed.”

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