bits and bobs
A random assortment of things; small remaining pieces and items.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I have bits and bobs in my desk drawer.”
“Before moving, she packed up the bits and bobs that were scattered around the flat.”
“The attic was filled with bits and bobs from decades past — faded postcards, rusted keys, and half-finished journals no one would ever read.”
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a little bit of bread and no cheese
Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).
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bit by a barn mouse
tipsy; slightly drunk
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Bob's your uncle
No problem, the solution is simple, there you have it, it's that easy, you have what you want, all will be well: indicates a desirable conclusion has been reached with ease.
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champ at the bit
To show impatience or frustration when delayed.
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every bit
Exactly, to its full degree
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quite a bit
considerably
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two bob
A trivially small value.
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wouldn't shout if a shark bit him
To be frugal or miserly.
Last updated August 10, 2026