pick up the pieces

1.
Internationalneutral
- To gather and collect the physical fragments of something that has been broken or torn.
2.
Internationalneutralformal
- To try to repair, restore, or reassemble something after it has been damaged or disrupted.
- To deal with the aftermath of a failure or disaster by taking steps to return to stability or to continue functioning.
3.
Internationalinformalneutral
- To assume responsibility for unresolved matters or duties left by others following a breakdown or departure.

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