bits and pieces

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bits and pieces

Sundry little items, tasks, or chores I'm almost finished, I just have a few bits and pieces to do around the house before we leave. I never thought it would take me this long to pack, but I have so many bits and pieces scattered around the house!

bits and pieces (or bobs)

an assortment of small or unspecified items.

ˌbits and ˈpieces

(also ˌbits and ˈbobs British English ) (informal) small things of various kinds; belongings: She let me store a few bits and pieces in her apartment while I was abroad. ♢ The box contained needles and thread and various bits and bobs for sewing.