GOING TO PIECES Synonyms: 12 Similar Words

going to pieces

phrase

present participle of go to pieces

as in losing it

to yield to mental or emotional stress After the breakup of his marriage he completely went to pieces.

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Sage wants his players to come and show for the ball and to regain possession quickly after losing it.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 July 2026
For a retiree sharing a spare room or a parent listing their college student’s bedroom, hosting can mean the difference between staying in their home and losing it.

— Nathan Blecharczyk, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

Definition of losing it

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What looks like a relationship falling apart is often reality catching up to something that was underdeveloped from the start.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Gavin and Kenny say that Amanda is not taking any accountability for her part in the relationship falling apart.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026

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