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Gamboler Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
"at end loose" or "are end loose"
The sentence, as heard from the soundtrack of a 1944 U.S. movie is:
"As I watch the men on the lineup, I wonder how many evil ones are end loose, and how many innocent ones are found guilty".
I am not sure if he really says are end loose, because I hear "at end loose" or "attend loose", but I think both of them don't have any sense here. Any help?
"As I watch the men on the lineup, I wonder how many evil ones are end loose, and how many innocent ones are found guilty".
I am not sure if he really says are end loose, because I hear "at end loose" or "attend loose", but I think both of them don't have any sense here. Any help?
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I think the phrase you're looking for is "are on the loose."
Have a look here:
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/on-the-loose?q=on+the+loose
Alternatively try "turned loose."
Have a look here:
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/on-the-loose?q=on+the+loose
Alternatively try "turned loose."
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Of course, he says are turned loose. Now I'm sure of it. Thanks teechr.
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There are two idioms:
1. at loose ends
2. on the loose
Turned loose = set free. It is not a idiom.
1. at loose ends
2. on the loose
Turned loose = set free. It is not a idiom.
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