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
Tomislava	-	Croatian, Serbian, Medieval Slavic
Nikodim	-	Russian, Macedonian
MĂDĂLina	-	Romanian
Dixon	DIK-sən	English
Vico	VEE-ko	Italian
Katrina	[kə'tri:nə]