unfinished business

Definitions

1. A matter that still has to be completed or dealt with, sometimes with an ominous or threatening implication.
   uncountable
2. One or more things that a person intended or was destined to do in life, and cannot escape the earthly realm even after death until completed.
   uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“He gives the impression that it took time for him to come⟳ to terms with his feelings towards her, admitting that, “I'm sure we had some unfinished business”, […]”

“The measures for rail that were genuinely new were welcomed, although some had hoped for more. Many of these tied up loose ends around the network - unfinished business left hanging by the last⟳ government.”

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