bits and pieces

Frequency: 6.58.7 per million words

small items of various kinds; odds and ends

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Examples (20)

  • My mother has some bits and pieces to give you.
  • The album is made up of bits and pieces from previous albums.
  • I've packed the big items, but there are still some bits and pieces scattered around the room.
  • I just need to pack a few bits and pieces before we leave.
  • He only told me bits and pieces of the story, not the whole thing.
  • She collected bits and pieces of information from various sources.
  • Her craft box was full of bits and pieces of fabric, thread, and buttons.
  • The repair shop only had bits and pieces of the old model left.
  • Could you help me clear up these bits and pieces before the guests arrive?
  • His speech was just bits and pieces of unrelated ideas.
  • Over the years, I've picked up bits and pieces of French, but I'm not fluent.
  • We found some interesting bits and pieces at the antique market.
  • The sculpture was made from various bits and pieces he found at the scrapyard.
  • After the party, there were bits and pieces of confetti everywhere.
  • I just need to go to the store to get a few bits and pieces for dinner.
  • He remembers only bits and pieces of his childhood.
  • From the bits and pieces of conversation I overheard, it sounds like they're planning a surprise party.
  • The project is still in bits and pieces, but we're making progress.
  • The box contained all the screws, bolts, and other bits and pieces needed to assemble the bookshelf.
  • Could you help me gather these bits and pieces for the craft project?