Sunday, June 21, 2020

loose end ˈlus ˈend/



noun [ C usually pl ]
US/ˈlus ˈend/

something that still needs to be done or explained:

My research is done, but I have some loose ends to tie up.

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/loose-end


at loose ends

not knowing what to do, esp. because of an upsetting change:

I was at loose ends after finishing school and not being able to find a job.


loose adjective (IMMORAL)

old-fashioned disapproving
having low morals; sexually free:

a loose woman

loose
adjective
UK
/luːs/ US
/luːs/

loose adjective (NOT FASTENED)

B2
not firmly held or fastened in place:
There were some loose wires hanging out of the wall.

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