at loose ends
The idiom "at loose ends" is often used to describe a state of uncertainty or lack of direction, typically after a significant change or during a period of inactivity.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Feeling aimless or without a clear purpose.
Example
- After finishing the project, he found himself at loose ends and didn't know what to do next.
B2General
(informal)In a state of uncertainty or disorganization.
Example
- She was at loose ends after her friends moved away, unsure of how to fill her time.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "at loose ends":
loose endat a lossat sixes and sevenson the looseat libertycut loosecast adriftthe end of one's ropeon the ropestied in knotsat leisureloose offout of sortsill at ease