loose ends

loose ends
n.
from the ends of a spliced rope
final, relatively minor matters still to be taken care of
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at loose ends 〚orig., naut., with reference to rope
1. in an unsettled, disorganized, or confused condition
2. without anything definite to do
3. unemployed

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