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fall to pieces
idiomDefinition of fall to pieces
1
: to break into parts
The old map fell to pieces in my hands.
2
: to become ruined or destroyed
His life fell to pieces after his divorce.
3
: to become unable to control one's emotions
When he heard the bad news, he just fell to pieces.
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