English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you have to deal with loose ends" Mean?
Learn what "you have to deal with loose ends" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You have to deal with loose ends.
This means to finish the remaining small tasks, details, or unresolved problems.
From Faded Threads, Episode 36
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone tells another person they need to deal with unfinished details or problems.
Usage Scenario
Use it at work or in planning when you want someone to clean up unfinished business. It can sound a little stern if said in an argument.
Better ways to say it
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You have to deal with loose ends.
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We need to deal with the loose ends.
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