At A Loss Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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at a loss What does at a loss mean?	to be in a state of uncertainity or bewilderment	We were at a loss about what to do with the computer that was having problems.
at a loss What does at a loss mean?	at less than the cost, at a financial loss	Everything was on sale but at a loss so the prices were very low.
at a loss What does at a loss mean?	in a state of uncertainty or bewilderment	We were at a loss about what to do with the broken computer.
at a loss What does at a loss mean?	at less than the cost, at a financial loss	The store was selling things at a loss so the prices were very low.
	Some Random Idioms
get away with murder What does "get away with murder" mean?	to do something very bad without being caught or punished	The students were able to get away with murder while the substitute teacher was in the school.
world is one`s oyster What does "world is one`s oyster" mean?	someone can get anything that he or she wants, someone will have great opportunities	"When you graduate from university the world will be your oyster so don`t worry about the future."
birthday suit What does "birthday suit" mean?	complete nakedness	The little boy was running through the park in his birthday suit.
give oneself up to (something) What does "give oneself up to (something)" mean?	to let oneself enjoy something, to not hold oneself back from something	The man gave himself up to enjoy the party although he was feeling sick.

let (someone) in on (something) What does "let (someone) in on (something)" mean?	tell someone a secret	We let our friend in on our secret plan to sell our apartment and buy a house.

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At A Loss Idiom