| Idiom | to pick up the pieces |
|---|---|
| Definition | to (try to) return to normal after something bad has happened |
| Examples | - It took him a long time to pick up the pieces after he lost his job. - We need to help Jane pick up the pieces again - she's suffering badly from the death of her mother. |
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