kadioguy
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In the OALD, it says:
loss n.
I'm at a loss what to do next.
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Why does 'at a loss' is followed by 'what to do next' without something like to, to know, etc.?
For example:
I'm at a loss to know what to do next.
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I find this:
https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/5957/at-a-loss-of-for-what-to-do
By the way, user jess said, 'but how do you use is for something other than "words"′.
Is the sentence ungrammatical? (two verbs use and is)
loss n.
I'm at a loss what to do next.
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Why does 'at a loss' is followed by 'what to do next' without something like to, to know, etc.?
For example:
I'm at a loss to know what to do next.
(update)
I find this:
https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/5957/at-a-loss-of-for-what-to-do
By the way, user jess said, 'but how do you use is for something other than "words"′.
Is the sentence ungrammatical? (two verbs use and is)
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