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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

be at a loss

Hello,
I'd like to know about the usage of the expression "be at a loss". Do you always say "be at a loss FOR~"?
And can I say this expression when I am surprised at good news?
Thanks in advance!!
  

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Anonymous Hello,I'd like to know about the usage of the expression "be at a loss". "Be at a loss" = not know what to do, say or even think as a reaction to something. Anonymous Do you always say "be at a loss FOR~"?

— Teechr

  • Anonymous Hello,I'd like to know about the usage of the expression "be at a loss".
  • "Be at a loss" = not know what to do, say or even think as a reaction to something.
  • Anonymous Do you always say "be at a loss FOR~"?
  • No, you can use "to" also.
  • Anonymous And can I say this expression when I am surprised at good news?
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Anonymous Hello,I'd like to know about the usage of the expression "be at a loss".
"Be at a loss" = not know what to do, say or even think as a reaction to something.
AnonymousDo you always say "be at a loss FOR~"?
No, you can use "to" also.
Anonymous And can I say this expression when I am surprised
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Dear Teechr
Thanks for your answer! I like your reply! Very clear! It helped me a lot! :-)
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