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to fall to pieces
01
fallire completamente, andare completamente in pezzi
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
Esempi
The actor forgot his lines during the performance, causing the scene to fall to pieces and the audience to become confused.
Il piano è andato completamente in pezzi quando il team ha smesso di comunicare.
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
Esempi
After the tragic loss, she fell to pieces and could n't stop crying.
03
to age gradually, leading to a state of poor or declining condition
idiom
informal
Esempi
The antique furniture, without proper care, had fallen to pieces, with loose joints and chipped surfaces.
