loose thread

Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words

Refers to a piece of thread that has come undone from fabric. Can also refer to an unresolved detail in a story or plan.

threadADJECTIVE + thread

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loose

Examples (10)

  • There's a loose thread on your sweater; be careful not to pull it.
  • She noticed a loose thread hanging from the hem of her dress.
  • I need to get a needle and snip this loose thread before it causes damage.
  • The detective found one or two loose threads in the suspect's alibi.
  • Despite his meticulous planning, there was still a loose thread in the project timeline.
  • The author left a few loose threads in the novel, inviting readers to interpret.
  • Before we finalize the deal, we must tie up all the loose threads.
  • His argument, though strong, had a critical loose thread that could unravel it.
  • The old tapestry was beginning to fray, with several loose threads visible.
  • We need to address that loose thread in the budget before it becomes a bigger problem.