Meaning: To restore or rebuild something after a failure, setback, or emotional distress; to regain stability after a difficult situation.
Usage in Example Sentences:
- “After the company went bankrupt, he stayed to help pick up the pieces and rebuild.”
- “She took time to pick up the pieces after her difficult breakup.”
- “Once the storm passed, the community came together to pick up the pieces.”
Origin: The idiom likely originates from the literal act of collecting pieces after something has broken. Over time, it evolved to describe the process of emotionally or practically recovering from any significant disruption or hardship.
