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Meaning of at loose ends | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Without any activity or purpose.
    Canada, US
  2. In an uncertain position or situation.
    idiomatic
  3. Not in order; in confusion; carelessly managed.

Examples

“I am really at loose ends about this choice; I am between the proverbial rock and hard place⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

at most at night at no time at odd times at odds at once

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