to fall to pieces
01
يفشل تمامًا, ينهار كليًا
to completely fail to be effective
Dialect
British
British![to [fall] to pieces definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/23639/original/?type=jpeg "to [fall] to pieces definition and meaning")
idiom
informal
أمثلة
The company's financial situation was already precarious, and then the loss of a major client caused everything to fall to pieces.
انهارت حجتهم كليًا تحت الاستجواب الدقيق.
02
to experience a strong emotional or mental struggle, where someone feels overwhelmed, upset, and unable to handle their emotions
![to [fall] to pieces definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42628/original/?type=jpeg "to [fall] to pieces definition and meaning")
idiom
informal
أمثلة
The breakup with his long-term partner caused him to fall to pieces and isolate himself from others.
03
to age gradually, leading to a state of poor or declining condition
idiom
informal
أمثلة
The antique furniture, without proper care, had fallen to pieces, with loose joints and chipped surfaces.
