B2idiomcommunicationIELTS-friendly
lost for words
USUK
so surprised, moved or shocked that you do not know what to say
British. American English prefers 'at a loss for words'. 'Speechless' is a one-word option.
In context
When my students gave me a surprise party, I was completely lost for words.
He's never lost for words, even when the questions are difficult.
More idioms about communication
- a bone of contentiona subject that people keep arguing about
- a broken recordsomeone who keeps repeating the same thing in an annoying way
- a heart-to-heartan honest, private conversation about personal feelings
- a moot pointUK: a question still open to argument. US: a question that no longer matters in practice.
- a red herringa fact or idea that takes attention away from the real issue