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Idiom be at a loose end British & Australian, American to have nothing to do.If you find yourself at a loose end over the weekend, you could always clean out the garden shed.Sarah was at loose ends in a strange city when she first met Bob.
idiombe at a loose end BrEBrEbe at loose ends AmEnot do sth to have nothing to do:My friend's daughter is helping us out as she's at a loose end after leaving art college.Why don't you stay for dinner if you're at loose ends?
be at a loose endTo have nothing to do, often resulting in boredom. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Connie is at a loose end because she finished all of her chores early. My plans were canceled, so I'm at a loose end now. |