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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Bratislava	-	Serbian
Berkant	-	Turkish
Davie	DAY-vee (English)	English, Scottish
Lucianus	-	Ancient Roman
Felicius	-	Late Roman
Fleurette	flə-RET (English)	French (Rare), Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)