Meaning Of The Word At a loss

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What's The Definition Of At a loss?

at a loss
in an uncertain or perplexed state; puzzled
uncertain what to do; bewildered
phrase: If a business produces something at a loss, they sell it at a price which is less than it cost them to produce it or buy it.

at a loss in American English
at less than cost; at a financial loss
not knowing what to do or say in a particular situation

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