[usuallypl.] a part of sth such as a story that has not been completely finished or explained:
The play has too many loose ends. * There are still a few loose ends to tie up (= a few things to finish).
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at a loose end (BrE) (AmE at loose ends) having nothing to do and not knowing what you want to do:
Come and see us, if you're at a loose end.
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