Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

loose-threads

Noun

/luːs θrɛdz/

Definition

Loose threads refer to strands of material that are not securely stitched and hang freely from a broader fabric or garment.

Examples

The seam of the shirt had several loose threads that needed trimming.
After the meeting, there were a few loose threads in the project plan that still needed to be addressed.
She noticed the loose threads on her sweater and decided to pull them off carefully.

Meaning

In a broader context, ‘loose threads’ can also metaphorically indicate unresolved issues or incomplete situations that require attention and resolution.