Fall to pieces
verb
To collapse or break apart.
The old chair fell to pieces as soon as he sat on it.
Often appears as...
- my life is falling to pieces
- the plan fell to pieces
verb
To become extremely upset or emotional.
She fell to pieces when she heard the news.
Often appears as...
- fall to pieces over news
- fall to pieces under pressure
verb
To fail completely.
Their plan fell to pieces due to lack of funding.
Often appears as...
- plan fell to pieces
- organization fell to pieces
verb
To collapse or break apart.
The old chair fell to pieces as soon as he sat on it.
Often appears as...
- my life is falling to pieces
- the plan fell to pieces
verb
To become extremely upset or emotional.
She fell to pieces when she heard the news.
Often appears as...
- fall to pieces over news
- fall to pieces under pressure
verb
To fail completely.
Their plan fell to pieces due to lack of funding.
Often appears as...
- plan fell to pieces
- organization fell to pieces
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Breakage
Used when something physical falls apart into pieces, often due to age or poor condition.
My grandmother's vase fell to pieces when I accidentally bumped into the table.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal
Sometimes used metaphorically for non-physical things, like plans or relationships breaking down.
When she moved away, our friendship slowly fell to pieces.
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