to pieces



to pieces

Into fragments, disorganized, or confused, as in I tore his argument to pieces. This metaphoric term has been so used since about 1600. Also see go to pieces; pick apart (to pieces); thrill to pieces.
See also: piece

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GonÇAl-Catalan
LaiaLAH-yəCatalan
Frederick['fredrik]
Frank (1)FRANGK (English), FRAHNK (German, Dutch), FRAWNK (French)English, German, Dutch, French
Elsy
Hekabe-Greek Mythology