loose end noun
plural ∼ ends [count] : a part of something (such as a job or story) that has not been completed
▪ We still have one more loose end to deal with before we're finished with the project. — usually plural ▪ The project is almost complete, but we still have a few loose ends to tie up. ▪ All the story's loose ends were wrapped up as the novel ended.
▪ We still have one more loose end to deal with before we're finished with the project. — usually plural ▪ The project is almost complete, but we still have a few loose ends to tie up. ▪ All the story's loose ends were wrapped up as the novel ended.
at loose ends (US) or Brit at a loose end
: not knowing what to do : not having anything in particular to do
▪ With everyone on vacation she was at loose ends. ▪ Drop by if you find yourself at loose ends this weekend.
▪ With everyone on vacation she was at loose ends. ▪ Drop by if you find yourself at loose ends this weekend.
