Meaning of in bits | Babel Free

Definitions

In a state of extreme emotion, such as hilarity or rage.

UK, slang

Examples

“Rudi went flying up into the air and landed flat on his back - his ligaments nearly landed in Old Trafford. Well, their team was in bits! We were in bits! Even the ref couldn't stop⟳ laughing!”

“By this time I was in bits. I was livid. I was half going to run⟳ up to them and have⟳ it out right there and then.”

“He clapped his huge hands together and let⟳ out a roar of laughter. We started laughing, too. By the time he reached us, for no reason⟳ I could fathom other than he was laughing and we were following, we were in bits.”

“Some women's cycles don't return⟳ for years after they get⟳ off heroin. The withdrawal was so bad I wanted to die⟳. I was in bits and I couldn't do anything. It was like⟳ everything caught up on me at once — emotionally, mentally and psychologically.”

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