piece out
C1 neutral mixed both
In simple words
to add more pieces so something is enough or complete
Literal meaning: to put pieces outward or add pieces to something
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
neutral
to complete something by adding extra parts or details
"She pieced out the story with a few facts she remembered later."
Grammar: mixed
2 C1
idiomatic
neutral
to make food, money, or material last longer by adding a little more
"They pieced out the soup with bread and potatoes."
Grammar: mixed
Usage notes
This is an uncommon phrasal verb in modern English. It appears more often in older, regional, or craft-related contexts.
Commonly used with
a story fabric a meal information the pattern
Forms
Base
piece out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pieces out
he/she/it
Past simple
pieced out
yesterday
Past participle
pieced out
have + pp
-ing form
piecing out
continuous
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