in bits and pieces

In many small fragments. Look what you've done! My favorite lamp is in bits and pieces on the floor! We heard about the boss's affair in bits and pieces from her secretary. Does anyone know the whole story? I've only heard bits and pieces.

See also: and, bit, piece

See also:

to bits
to pieces
break someone up
bust someone up
bust something up
bust up
crumble into
crumble into (something)
rend
rend (something) in (something)

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I gather the information, in bits and pieces, from a large master document.

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