Loose End Definition

noun
A minor unresolved problem or difficulty, especially a final detail preceding the completion of something.
The loose ends of the movie's plot are resolved in its sequel.
American Heritage

The end of a rope that has not been fastened.

Wiktionary

(idiomatic, by extension) A small job that needs to be done, or minor problem that needs to be resolved, before a task can be considered complete.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • unfinished business

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Loose End

Loose End Sentence Examples

  • The gown is caught at the waist by a knotted, decorated girdle with a cross hanging from the loose end.

  • Wind the thread rib clockwise along the hook shank in even sections, secure the loose end of the thread at the eye.

  • Secure the loose end of the mirage tinsel and repeat the process with the fine silver wire.

  • Feed the loose end of the low E string through the low E tuning peg and pull it through so about eight inches of string is through the peg.

  • Take the loose end and tuck that under the knot; you will now have a triangular piece.

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