What does "Pick up the pieces" mean?

restore after damage

Synonym: recover, restore Opposite: destroy, ruin

"Pick up the pieces" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

You'll try your best to pick up the pieces.

Game of Thrones S1E4

We pick up the pieces and do our best to fit them back together.

Grey's Anatomy S10E23

What's not fair is me picking up the pieces of my life While earl gets to be an extra on "dallas"!

Modern Family S6E5

Did you know Fletcher Engines is picking up the pieces?

Suits S4E13

Who'll pick up the pieces?

The King's Speech

You pick up the pieces and you go on from there.

The Sopranos S1E7

Chandler: You pick up the pieces, and then you usher in the age of Ross!

Friends S1E12

...so I hightailed it over here to pick up the pieces of your broken heart.

The Big Bang Theory S4E16

"Pick up the pieces" in TV shows & movies

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