Bits and bobs Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɪts/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /bɑbz
BITS-ənd-BAHBZ
bˈɪts/ /ˈænd/ /bˈɒbz
BITS-ənd-BOBZ
Definition
Small items or various different things, usually of little value or not fitting into one category.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mainly British English. Used to refer to assorted, often unimportant, items. Similar to 'odds and ends.' Not commonly used in American English.
Spanish: cosas sueltas - cachivachesPortuguese (BR): coisinhas - pequenas coisasPortuguese (PT): coisinhas - pequenas coisasChinese (Simplified): 零碎东西 - 小玩意儿Chinese (Traditional): 零碎東西 - 小東西Hindi: छोटी-मोटी चीज़ें - टुकड़ेArabic: أشياء صغيرة - أغراض بسيطةBengali: টুকিটাকি - ছোটখাটো জিনিসপত্রRussian: мелочи - всякая всячинаJapanese: 細々したもの - こまごました物Vietnamese: đồ lặt vặt - đồ linh tinhKorean: 자잘한 것들 - 이것저것Turkish: ufak tefek şeyler - ıvır zıvırUrdu: چھوٹے موٹے سامان - چھوٹی چھوٹی چیزیںIndonesian: barang-barang kecil - barang-barang sepele
Example Sentences
There are some bits and bobs in the drawer.
basic
She packed all her bits and bobs before moving.
basic
Can you help me sort these bits and bobs?
basic
I just need to pick up a few bits and bobs from the shop.
natural
My bag is full of bits and bobs I never use.
natural
If you need any bits and bobs for your project, let me know.
natural