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at a loss

prep.phr. 1 Below the cost or price of purchase. 2 (context idiomatic English) Not sure; uncertain; lacking further ideas, direction, or ability.

WordNet
at a loss
  1. adj. filled with bewilderment; "at a loss to understand those remarks"; "puzzled that she left without saying goodbye" [syn: at a loss(p), nonplused, nonplussed, puzzled]

  2. adv. below cost; "sold the car at a loss"

Usage examples of "at a loss".

Even at a loss to yourself you should show them always that this confidence is not misplaced.