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at a loss in English:

1. not knowing what to say or do not knowing what to say or do



English word "at a loss"(not knowing what to say or do) occurs in sets:

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2. unable unable


I'm unable to help you.
Unable to prove his innocence, he was forced to leave his native town.
In the end, because of the disease, he became unable to walk and had to use a motorized wheelchair to get around.
That way you keep thinking about me but are unable to admit to your feelings, that hot and cold feel is a real boom among young men!
He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.
And then I breathe a sigh from melancholy in being unable to do anything about it.
At first, we could make ends meet, but as it continued we became unable to cover our expenses.
Unable to bear her miseries, she ran away from her husband.
Because of the high unemployment rate, men are often unable to find a regular job and and support their families.
Chris could not conceal his sadness when he heard that Beth had been unable to find his valuable watch.
TEPCO is unable to stop the flow of dirty water contaminated with highly radioactive material.
A fish out of water is a metaphor for being unable to use your talents due to a change of environment.
Fathers and teachers, I ponder, "What is hell?" I maintain that it is the suffering of being unable to love.

3. uncertain about what to do uncertain about what to do



English word "at a loss"(uncertain about what to do) occurs in sets:

Advanced English words that start with "A"

4. sell something and loss money sell something and loss money