on the loose
The phrase "on the loose" is often used to describe someone or something that is free from confinement or control, sometimes implying potential danger or trouble.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Free from confinement or restraint.
Example
- The escaped convict is still on the loose.
- The children were on the loose in the park, playing without supervision.
B2Law Enforcement
(informal)Escaped from captivity or control and potentially causing danger or trouble.
Example
- The zoo officials warned the public that a tiger was on the loose.
- The fugitive is on the loose and considered dangerous.
B2Social
(informal)Behaving in a free, unrestrained manner, often while having fun.
Example
- After the exams, the students were on the loose, celebrating all night.
- He felt like he was on the loose after quitting his job.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the loose":
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