at a loss

• Sentiment de confusion, d'incertitude ou d'incapacité à comprendre ou à décider quoi faire dans une situation donnée.

Feeling confused, uncertain, or unable to understand or decide what to do in a particular situation.

1. Confused or uncertainB2formal

   Unable to understand, decide, or know what to do.

   perdu, désemparé

   • I am at a loss to explain his sudden anger.
   • She was at a loss for words when she heard the news.
   • He was at a loss about how to fix the problem.

2. Financially losing moneyB2formal

   Operating a business or making a transaction that results in a financial loss.

   à perte

   • The company is selling its products at a loss.
   • They sold the house at a loss because they needed cash quickly.
   • The store is running at a loss this quarter.