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at loose ends |
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*at loose ends restless and unsettled; unemployed. (*Typically: be ~; leave someone ~.) Just before school starts, all the children are at loose ends. Jane has been at loose ends ever since she lost her job. at loose ends not knowing what to do esp. because of some upsetting change He was at loose ends when their long-term relationship broke up. Etymology: based on the idea of a string or rope with ends that are not neatly tied together How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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