Tatters

usgb/ˈtætərz/
noun

Pieces left when something is destroyed or worn out.

The old flag was in tatters after years of being exposed to the weather.
Visual representation of "tatters" - Pieces left when something is destroyed or worn out

Often appears as...

  • in tatters
  • reduced to tatters
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Literal Shreds

Refers to actual physical pieces, often from something once whole that's severely damaged.

Illustration for Literal Shreds
Her wedding dress was in tatters after the disaster.
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Visual Imagery

Conjures a strong visual of something ripped or worn, emphasizing its ruined state.

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The curtains hung in tatters, evidence of the abandoned house's age.
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Metaphor Potential

Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical things that are ruined, like 'dreams in tatters.'

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His plans for a perfect vacation were in tatters after the storm hit.
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