Being 'at a loose end' describes a state of boredom resulting from having ample free time but no specific activities planned.
The idiom 'to be at a loose end' means to be bored because one has free time but no plans or activities.
| Idiom | to be at a loose end |
|---|---|
| Definition | to be bored because you have time but nothing to do |
| Examples | - If you're at a loose end you can help me in the garden! - We weren't due at the airport until 12.30 so we spent most of the morning at a loose end. - I enjoyed being in a model club again and as I was at a loose end during the day I became the 'Pro' for the club. - Like many young men of well-to-do families he was at a loose end after finishing school. |
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