Be in bits
verb phrase
To be very upset or emotional.
She was in bits after the breakup with her boyfriend.
Often appears as...
- in bits after
- found her in bits
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To be physically broken or damaged into different pieces.
The old chair was in bits after it fell from the balcony.
Often appears as...
- smashed into bits
- broken to bits
verb phrase
To be very upset or emotional.
She was in bits after the breakup with her boyfriend.
Often appears as...
- in bits after
- found her in bits
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To be physically broken or damaged into different pieces.
The old chair was in bits after it fell from the balcony.
Often appears as...
- smashed into bits
- broken to bits
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Used to express a deep level of distress or emotional pain, more than just being sad or upset.
After hearing the tragic news, he was in bits.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Speech
It's a casual expression, so it's more suitable for personal conversations than formal situations.
When I called her, she was in bits and needed a friend.
Pro Tip 3/3Post-Event Reaction
Often used after specific events that cause emotional reactions, like a breakup or bad news.
He was in bits after failing his driving test.
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