Thursday, March 22, 2007

Bits & Pieces

Bits & pieces is another commonly used expression here in England which basically means “miscellaneous stuff.” You’ll occasionally hear other variations on this, such as bits & bobs or odds & sods. But bits & pieces is the most commonly used. I guess the only thing comparable in America is perhaps “odds & ends” or “this & that” and you rarely hear those here.


For example:
  • I need to run to the store to pick up some bits & pieces.
  • I’ve got some odds & sods to sort out before I can leave work.
  • Can you take care of those bits & bobs lying on the counter there?

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