Bits and pieces/bobs
noun
Small pieces or various parts of something what were scattered or accumulated over time.
Over time, he has collected bits and pieces of information about her.
Often appears as...
- collect bits and pieces
- gather bits and pieces
noun
Things of various types, often those left or not required elsewhere.
He brought some bits and bobs from the garage sale.
Often appears as...
- bits and bobs of clothes
- some bits and bobs
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
Small pieces or various parts of something what were scattered or accumulated over time.
Over time, he has collected bits and pieces of information about her.
Often appears as...
- collect bits and pieces
- gather bits and pieces
noun
Things of various types, often those left or not required elsewhere.
He brought some bits and bobs from the garage sale.
Often appears as...
- bits and bobs of clothes
- some bits and bobs
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use when referring to a collection of small, often unrelated items or details.
Your report has all the bits and pieces, but it lacks structure.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Speech
Can be used metaphorically for non-physical collections like ideas.
She gave us bits and pieces of her business plan.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Whole
Not a complete set; missing parts or not everything is present.
After the party, we found bits and pieces of decorations all over.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use when referring to a collection of small, often unrelated items or details.
Your report has all the bits and pieces, but it lacks structure.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Speech
Can be used metaphorically for non-physical collections like ideas.
She gave us bits and pieces of her business plan.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Whole
Not a complete set; missing parts or not everything is present.
After the party, we found bits and pieces of decorations all over.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use when referring to a collection of small, often unrelated items or details.
Your report has all the bits and pieces, but it lacks structure.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Speech
Can be used metaphorically for non-physical collections like ideas.
She gave us bits and pieces of her business plan.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Whole
Not a complete set; missing parts or not everything is present.
After the party, we found bits and pieces of decorations all over.
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