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loose ending

[luːs ˈɛndɪŋ]
nounpl: loose endings
ponta solta
1. An unresolved or unfinished element in a narrative, story, or situation that remains unexplained or unaddressed
The movie left several loose endings that frustrated the audience.
O filme deixou várias pontas soltas que frustraram o público.
2. A detail, thread, or aspect of a matter that has not been properly concluded or tied up
We need to tie up all the loose endings before we can finalize the project.
Precisamos amarrar todas as pontas soltas antes de finalizarmos o projeto.
Synonyms
loose threadunresolved plotdangling threaduntied end
Antonyms
resolutionclosureconclusiontight ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponta solta
Most commonly used term
Brazil
detalhe não resolvido
More formal alternative
Portugal
ponta solta
Also used, equivalent to Brazilian usage
Portugal
questão em aberto
Alternative formal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

tie up loose ends
leave loose ends
wrap up loose endings
unfinished business
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