Definition
he is at a loss for words: he doesn't know what to say, he is speechless
a loss a disadvantage; a decline; a death
Polly is never at a loss for words. She always has something to say.
he is never at a loss for ideas: he always has lots of ideas
to be at a loss: to be confused, to not know what to do or say
- "Polly : Well Luna, I must admit, you're never at a loss for ideas."
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