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He was at a loss what to do next.
Il ne savait plus quoi faire.
I was at a loss as to what to say.
Je ne savais plus quoi dire.
Tom was at a loss how to express himself.
Tom ne savait pas comment s’exprimer.
Il ne savait plus quoi faire.
No, I'm afraid not but you have me at a loss.
Non, j’en ai bien peur, mais vous me laissez perplexe.
— Die Hard (1988)
She was at a loss as to what to do.
Elle ne savait pas quoi faire.