CEFR B1

in tatters

idiom

Meaning

Torn into small, ragged strips; in a state of disrepair or ruin.

Examples

His clothes were in tatters after crawling through the bushes.
The company's finances were in tatters following the economic downturn.

Synonyms: torn, shredded, ruined, wrecked

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in tatters (B1)

idiom

Pronunciation: ɪn ˈtætərz

Definition

Torn into small, ragged strips; in a state of disrepair or ruin.

Examples

His clothes were in tatters after crawling through the bushes.
The company's finances were in tatters following the economic downturn.
After the argument, their relationship was in tatters.

How to Use in tatters

in tatters (idiom): Describes something that is torn into many pieces or severely damaged. — "His reputation was in tatters after the scandal."

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