come apart
US /kʌm əˈpɑːrt/
UK /kʌm əˈpɑːrt/
1.
to break into pieces
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The old book started to come apart at the seams.
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The cheap toy quickly came apart after a few uses.
2.
to become very upset or distressed
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She started to come apart when she heard the bad news.
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His composure began to come apart under the intense questioning.