to fall to pieces
01
misslyckas helt, falla samman helt
to completely fail to be effective
Dialect
British
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The plan fell to pieces when the team stopped communicating.
Planen föll samman helt när teamet slutade kommunicera.
02
to experience a strong emotional or mental struggle, where someone feels overwhelmed, upset, and unable to handle their emotions
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She fell to pieces after hearing the news.
03
to age gradually, leading to a state of poor or declining condition
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The abandoned house had fallen to pieces, with crumbling walls and a sagging roof.
