at a loss

== English == === Pronunciation === === Prepositional phrase === at a loss (trading) Below the cost or price of purchase. Coordinate terms: at cost, at a profit We sold those old computers at a loss. (idiomatic) Not sure; uncertain; lacking further ideas, direction, or ability. I have fixed the parts I understand, and the rest leaves me at a loss. His policies may be ineffective, but he is never at a loss for words. I'm at a loss how to proceed. ==== Synonyms ==== (not sure; lacking ideas, direction, etc.): at sea, bewildered, stumped, up a tree ==== Translations ==== === See also === lost for words === Anagrams === Lasotas, Talossa