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fall to pieces

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fall to pieces

 

1. Lit. to break into pieces. The road was so rough the car almost fell to pieces. I was afraid that my bicycle would fall to pieces before I got there.

2. Fig. to become emotionally upset. I was so nervous, I fell to pieces and couldn't give my speech. Roger fell to pieces when his mother died.

See also: fall, piece

fall to pieces

1. To break apart; disintegrate or collapse.

2. To become distraught or lose one's ability to cope.

See also: fall, piece