patchwork quilt
A 'patchwork quilt' can refer both to a specific type of quilt made from various fabric pieces and a metaphor for something composed of diverse elements.
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Definition
B2Textiles
(literal)A quilt made by stitching together pieces of fabric in different sizes, colors, and patterns.
Example
- She spent months creating a beautiful patchwork quilt for her daughter's bed.
C1General
(figurative)A diverse collection of elements that are combined, often in a disorganized or random manner.
Example
- The new policy is a patchwork quilt of ideas from various committees.
- His career is a patchwork quilt of different jobs and experiences.
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