be at a loose end
be at a loose end
To have nothing to do, often resulting in boredom. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Connie is at a loose end because she finished all of her chores early. My plans were canceled, so I'm at a loose end now.
See also: end, loose
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- at a loose end
- be out of (one's) mind with (something)
- be/go out of your mind
- boredom
- bits and bobs
- go suck an egg
- lemon
- (go) suck a egg
- (go) suck a lemon
- a kangaroo loose in the top paddock