
Pick up the threads
Rebuild After Pause
Used when restarting work or responsibilities after stopping for a while.
She had to pick up the threads of her project after her maternity leave.
Not Instant
It implies a process to get back on track, not an immediate switch.
It took him weeks to pick up the threads of his writing routine.
Continuity
Suggests a link with the past, resuming something previously started.
The team aimed to pick up the threads where the previous manager left off.
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