at a loss

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Meaning: (trade)Below thecostorpriceof purchase.Coordinate terms:at cost,at a profitWe sold those old computersat a loss.; (idiomatic)Notsure;uncertain;lackingfurtherideas,direction, orability.I have fixed the parts I understand, and the rest leaves meat a loss.His policies may be ineffective, but he is neverat a lossfor words.I'mat a losshow to proceed.

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