Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pick-up-the-pieces
Phrase
/ˈpɪk ʌp ði ˈpiːsɪz/
Definition
To begin to recover or restore a situation that has been disrupted or damaged.
Examples
- After the storm, the community had to pick up the pieces and start rebuilding.
- It took her a long time to pick up the pieces of her life after the breakup.
- They are working together to pick up the pieces after the financial crisis.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when someone is trying to move on after a setback, loss, or difficult experience, suggesting effort to repair or rebuild what has been affected.
Synonyms
- recover
- rebuild
- restore
- mend
- reassemble
