Loose ends Meaning in English
expression · lemma: loose end
ˈɫus/ /ˈɛndz
LOOS endz
lˈuːs/ /ˈɛndz
LOOS endz
Definição
'Loose ends' refers to unfinished tasks, unresolved details, or things that still need to be completed or settled.
Uso & Nuances
Commonly used in work, project, or personal contexts for small tasks left undone. Often heard in phrases like 'tie up loose ends' (finish everything). Slightly informal.
Spanish: cabos sueltos - asuntos pendientesPortuguese (BR): pontas soltas - questões pendentesPortuguese (PT): pontas soltas - questões pendentesChinese (Simplified): 未完成的事情 - 未了结的问题Chinese (Traditional): 未完成的事情 - 未了結的問題Hindi: अनसुलझे काम - अधूरे छूटे कामArabic: نهايات غير مكتملة - أمور غير منجزةBengali: অপূর্ণ কাজ - অসমাপ্ত কাজ - অমীমাংসিত বিষয়Russian: незавершённые дела - нерешённые вопросыJapanese: 未解決事項 - 片付いていないことVietnamese: việc còn dang dở - vấn đề chưa giải quyếtKorean: 미해결 과제 - 남은 일Turkish: tamamlanmamış işler - yarım kalan işlerUrdu: ادھورے کام - غیر حل شدہ معاملاتIndonesian: pekerjaan yang belum selesai - urusan yang belum beres
Frases de Exemplo
I still have some loose ends to finish before I can leave work.
basic
Let's tie up all the loose ends before the meeting starts.
basic
If you leave now, there will be loose ends to deal with later.
basic
She likes to finish every project without leaving any loose ends.
natural
After moving houses, there were a few loose ends to sort out, like changing our address.
natural
Don’t worry, I'll handle all the loose ends while you’re away.
natural