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fall to pieces

The correct spelling is fall to pieces.

How to pronounce fall to pieces

verb

Say it like: Fal-l t-o p-ees-es

The correct spelling is fall to pieces. To break into a number of segments; to collapse. For example: "The covers of the old book fell to pieces when I picked it up."

Usage Examples

The covers of the old book fell to pieces when I picked it up.

When I found out my mother had passed away that night, I fell to pieces.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To break into a number of segments; to collapse.
  2. 2.To be emotionally devastated; to break down.

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