“pick up the pieces”
To recover from a difficult or devastating situation by gradually rebuilding or restoring what has been lost or damaged. It implies resilience and the effort required to move forward after failure or hardship. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "pick up the pieces" in the video clips below.
Hear how "pick up the pieces" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 9 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Dexter 20 06, Outer Banks, American Horror Story, Big Bang Theory, Desperate Housewives 20 04 and 4 more.
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TV ShowDexter 20 06
Dexter 20 06 — S08E11
“pick up the pieces of that?”
then who the fuck
is gonna help me … - You're not
that person anymore.
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TV ShowOuter Banks
Outer Banks — S01E02
“- Pick up the pieces.
- ♪ Oh, please, please, please put me out ♪”
Pull myself together. … Stop living in denial.
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YouTubeGenius150K views · 2022-11-23
Ab-Soul "Do Better" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified
“pick up the pieces and master the puzzle”
better I gotta … upon us
Play at 1:12
YouTubeNetflix Is A Joke733K views · 2023-02-07
Black Women Gift You with Wisdom for 15 Minutes | Netflix
“pick up the pieces, that's a fact.”
Honey, these bitches will open
up a portal and leave you to … Have you ever seen the movie The Gate?
Play at 7:48
YouTubeTrash Taste374K views · 2025-09-26
BÂAN HITS THEATERS | Trash Taste #275
“[ __ ] pick up the pieces of what the”
thing and then you're trying to like … [ __ ] is going on.
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YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO3.3M views · 2025-10-09
Louis Tomlinson: When The Police Knocked... I Just Knew! "The Room Was Cold That Day".
“else pick up the pieces and they'll do”
shut up a little bit and let someone … that role. We could share the things
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TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
American Horror Story — S08E02
“♪ Pick up the pieces and go home ♪”
♪ Do you know how? … ♪ Rock on, ancient queen
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TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
American Horror Story — S08E02
“♪ Pick up the pieces and go home ♪”
♪ Do you know how? … ♪ Well, did she make you cry
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TV ShowBig Bang Theory
Big Bang Theory — S04E16
“to pick up the pieces
of your broken heart.”
So I high-tailed it over here … Amy, I'm fine.
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TV ShowDesperate Housewives 20 04
Desperate Housewives 20 04 — S08E01
“to pick up the pieces...”
To cleanse the pain ofa guilty conscience... … of a broken marriage...
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