Idiom
odds and sods
Meanings
A miscellaneous mix of small items, especially leftovers or bits and pieces kept together without a clear category.
Definition
A mixed collection of small, unimportant items left over from different places.
“Odds and sods” means a random assortment of small things that do not really match and are not very important. It often refers to leftover items found in drawers, boxes, or around the house. People use it when they are tidying up, packing, or describing miscellaneous belongings.
Examples
- I spent the afternoon sorting through the odds and sods in the hallway cupboard.
- We packed the odds and sods into one box and labeled the rest by room.
- She keeps all her odds and sods in a tin on the shelf.
- Before guests arrive, I quickly hide the odds and sods on the coffee table.
- He emptied his backpack and found odds and sods from the whole week.
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