at a loose end
phrase
British
: not knowing what to do : not having anything in particular to do
With everyone on vacation she was at a loose end.
Drop by if you find yourself at a loose end this weekend.
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“At a loose end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20loose%20end. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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