loose end
/luːs ɛnd/ · loose.end
noun
- A problem or issue that remains unresolved or unaddressed. The company's financial troubles were a loose end that needed to be tied up before investors would consider further investment.
- A situation or circumstance that is uncertain or unpredictable. The weather forecast was a loose end that made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.
- A person or thing that is not fully committed or attached to a particular group or activity. The new employee was a loose end in the team, unsure of their role or responsibilities.
Did you know? The phrase 'loose end' has been used in various contexts, including literature and music. For example, the song 'Loose Ends' by Loose Ends (a British R&B group) uses the phrase to describe a romantic relationship that has come to an end.