English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition in tatters in British English

in tatters phrase

phrase
1

something such as a plan or an agreement that is in tatters has been spoiled and will probably fail

Example

The team's hopes of winning the cup are now in tatters.

Synonyms and related words
2

in very bad condition

Example

Their clothes were in tatters.

Synonyms and related words
Definition in tatters in British English