What does "loss" mean?
See loss in WNW Idioms
at a loss
- in an uncertain or perplexed state; puzzled
- so as to lose money to operate a business at a loss
- not able to; uncertain how to: followed by an infinitive he was at a loss to explain the missing funds
See loss in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms
at a loss
- Below cost: sold the merchandise at a loss.
- Perplexed; puzzled: I am at a loss to understand those remarks.
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