at loose ends

English

Prepositional phrase

at loose ends

(US, Canada) Without any activity or purpose.
(idiomatic) In an uncertain position or situation.
I am really at loose ends about this choice; I am between the proverbial rock and hard place.
Not in order; in confusion; carelessly managed.

See also

between a rock and a hard place

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