in tatters

Fig. in torn pieces of cloth. The poor man's clothes hung in tatters. The flag was in tatters after the storm.

damaged beyond repair They argued and fought for years, and their relationship is now in tatters.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of clothing in tatters ( torn in small pieces)

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Caius	-	Ancient Roman
Glen	GLEN	Scottish, English
Cody	KO-dee	English, Irish
Agnese	ah-NYE-ze (Italian), AHG-ne-se (Latvian)	Italian, Latvian
Agapios	-	Greek, Ancient Greek
Frey	FRAY	Norse Mythology