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.

be at a loose end

(British & Australian) also be at loose ends (American)

to have nothing to do If you find yourself at a loose end over the weekend, you could always clean out the garden shed. Sarah was at loose ends in a strange city when she first met Bob.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Marketta	MAHR-ket-tah	Finnish
Shay (1)	SHAY	Irish
Amal (1)	-	Arabic
Keila	-	English (Modern)
Luanna	loo-AN-ə	English (Rare)
Ivory	IE-və-ree, IEV-ree	African American