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What does “in bits” mean?

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Rebecca

"In bits" is an expression that means to be extremely upset or disappointed about something. It is commonly used in British English and is also another way of saying "in pieces," which is a more common expression in America. Ex: Her heart was broken into bits after he left her. Ex: She was in bits when her cat ran away. Ex: The children were in bits when their parents got a divorce. Thank you so much for your question!

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