Loose end Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫus/ /ˈɛnd
LOOS end
lˈuːs/ /ˈɛnd
LOOS end
Definition
A 'loose end' is something that is not finished or resolved, often referring to an uncompleted task or part of a plan that still needs attention.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural ('loose ends'). Common phrases: 'tie up loose ends' (finish small unfinished things). Formality: neutral; used in business and daily conversation. Not about messy objects—refers to incomplete matters.
Spanish: asunto pendiente - cabo sueltoPortuguese (BR): ponta solta - questão inacabadaPortuguese (PT): ponta solta - questão pendenteChinese (Simplified): 未完成的事情 - 尚未解决的问题Chinese (Traditional): 未完成的事情 - 尚未解決的問題Hindi: अधूरा काम - बकाया मामलाArabic: أمر غير مكتمل - مسألة غير منتهيةBengali: অপূর্ণ কাজ - অসমাপ্ত বিষয়Russian: незаконченные дела - нерешённые вопросыJapanese: 未解決の問題 - 片付いていないことVietnamese: việc chưa hoàn thành - việc còn dang dởKorean: 끝나지 않은 일 - 미해결 문제Turkish: tamamlanmamış iş - yarım kalan meseleUrdu: ادھورے کام - نامکمل معاملاتIndonesian: urusan yang belum selesai - hal yang belum tuntas
Example Sentences
He left the project with several loose ends.
basic
Before we go on vacation, let's tie up all the loose ends.
basic
She doesn't like having any loose ends at work.
basic
Let's not leave any loose ends before the deadline.
natural
I spent the afternoon tying up a few loose ends at home.
natural
There are still a couple of loose ends to sort out before the event.
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