How to Pronounce "at loose ends"
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈɫus/ /ˈɛndz
AT LOOS ENDZ
ˈæt/ /lˈuːs/ /ˈɛndz
AT LOOS ENDZ
Definition
If you are "at loose ends," you don't have anything particular to do and may feel unsure what to do next. It describes feeling unoccupied or without a clear plan.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈɫus/ /ˈɛndz
British English
ˈæt/ /lˈuːs/ /ˈɛndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT LOOS ENDZ
UK
AT LOOS ENDZ
Listen in Context
I’m at loose ends this weekend and don’t know what to do.
After graduating, she found herself at loose ends.
He always feels at loose ends during holidays.
Let me know if you’re at loose ends—we could grab coffee.