loose end
noun /ˌluːs ˈend/
/ˌluːs ˈend/
[usually plural]Idioms - a part of something such as a story that has not been completely finished or explained
（故事等的）悬念，未了结的部分，未交代清楚的情节 - The play has too many loose ends.
这部剧有太多地方未交代清楚。 - There are still a few loose ends to tie up (= a few things to finish).
还有几件小事需要了结。 - The author tied up all the loose ends of the story in the final chapter.
作者在最后一章对故事中所有未了结之处作了交待。
- The play has too many loose ends.
Idioms
at a loose end (British English)
(North American English usually at loose ends)
- (informal) having nothing to do and not knowing what you want to do
无所事事；无事可做 - Come and see us, if you're at a loose end.
你要是闲着无事就来我们这儿坐坐吧。
- Come and see us, if you're at a loose end.