at a loss for words

at a loss for words

Unable to speak or articulate a coherent thought. I'm so disappointed that I'm actually at a loss for words.

See also: for, loss, word

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at a ˌloss for ˈwords

unable to say anything: He’s never at a loss for words, in fact it’s difficult sometimes to stop him talking. ♢ I was completely at a loss for words. I had never been spoken to like that in my whole life.

See also: for, loss, word

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