What is "at a loose end"

Usage examples of "at a loose end".

I don't like to think of you hanging about at a loose end, though.

You will be interested to know that I have taken upon myself to bring Monica to the attention of Lady Phoebe Elphinstone, who does a great deal of admirable work in introducing Commonwealth and American students to English families with whom they spend holiday periods which might otherwise find them at a loose end.

It was his idea that I was at a loose end, and that he would do me a good turn by offering me a clerkship in a drygoods store.

Once again he was at a loose end and as far from the 301 files as ever.

A simple porter, at a loose end until his master decided to go back to Spain, out for a few drinks and to see the sights.

Tommy was amply employed, and debarred from joining him in the chase, the girl felt at a loose end.

If Susy was at a loose end, and hard up, why shouldn't she take charge of the children while their parents were in Italy?

Fetch me back Junie's sword when yer at a loose end, there's a dear!