put one's life back together

idiomatic phrase

: to begin living in a normal way after suffering loss, hardship, etc.

Despite the repeated disasters, most families haven't left the neighborhood. They know exactly who to call for help … as they put their lives back together.

—Amal Ahmed

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for put one's life back together

• aether
• gether
• heather
• leather
• nether
• tether
• weather
• wether
• whether
• altogether