not to know which way to turn (also †turn oneself), and similar phrases: not to know what course to take, to be at a loss what to do (partly literal…
| 单词 | θ128049 |
| 释义 | the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > perplexity, bewilderment > be or become confused [verb (intransitive)] > be at a loss (6) not to know which way to turn (also turn oneself)c1400 not to know which way to turn (also †turn oneself), and similar phrases: not to know what course to take, to be at a loss what to do (partly literal… stound1531 intransitive. To be bewildered or at a loss. stick1534 intransitive. To stop or stand in a state of perplexity; to be unable to progress with a task or find the answer or solution to something. Obsolete. confute1672 To confound; passive to be at a loss. Obsolete. rare. to be stuck for1861 transitive (in passive). colloquial. to be stuck for: to be at a loss for (words, an answer, etc.); to be lacking or in need of (something). not to know whether one is coming or going1899 Originally U.S. not to know whether one is coming or going and variants: to be in a state of confusion or bewilderment. |
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