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Definition fall to pieces in American English

fall to pieces phrase

phrase
1

to be in a very bad condition because of being old or badly made

Example

The furniture's falling to pieces.

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2

to be so upset or unhappy that you cannot behave normally

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3

if a theory, system, or relationship falls to pieces, it no longer works

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Definition fall to pieces in American English