fall to pieces
US /fɔl tə ˈpiːsɪz/
UK /fɔl tə ˈpiːsɪz/
1.
to become so upset that you are unable to deal with things
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After the divorce, she completely fell to pieces.
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He tends to fall to pieces under pressure.
2.
to break into many small pieces
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The old book was so fragile it almost fell to pieces when I touched it.
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The ancient ruins are slowly falling to pieces.