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Idiom: Pick Up The Pieces

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To restore one's life (or a given situation etc.) to a normal state, after a calamity, shock etc.

Example Sentences

1
After the car accident, it took him a long time to pick up the pieces and rebuild his life.
2
The company went bankrupt, and now they are struggling to pick up the pieces and start over.
3
She had a messy divorce, but eventually, she was able to pick up the pieces and move on.
4
The team lost their star player, but they managed to pick up the pieces and continue winning.
5
The hurricane destroyed their house, but they were determined to pick up the pieces and rebuild.

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