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in ribbons
What does in ribbons mean?
Shredded. Most often drunk to pieces, but also used for anyone wrecked — laughing, crying, knackered. You've come apart at the seams.
"I was in ribbons after that match, couldn't move for two days."
Frequently asked questions
What does 'in ribbons' mean?
It means being in bits — drunk, exhausted, or emotionally destroyed.
How do you use 'in ribbons' in a sentence?
You might say 'She was in ribbons after the news, completely destroyed'.
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