Meaning of the word "go to pieces" in English

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go to pieces

US /ɡoʊ tə ˈpiːsɪz/
UK /ɡoʊ tə ˈpiːsɪz/
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Idiom

1.

to become so upset or nervous that you cannot function normally

Example:
After the accident, she completely went to pieces.
He tends to go to pieces under pressure.
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