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fall to pieces |
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fall to pieces 1. Lit. to break into pieces. The road was so rough the car almost fell to pieces. I was afraid that my bicycle would fall to pieces before I got there. 2. Fig. to become emotionally upset. I was so nervous, I fell to pieces and couldn't give my speech. Roger fell to pieces when his mother died. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He took it, and went out, and presently the Stinger went off with a Bang that shook the crazy little box of a cottage as if it must fall to pieces, and made every glass and teacup in it ring. He does very well on the Flibberty, with me and my men to overhaul her whenever she's ready to fall to pieces through his slackness. By the glare, Adam could see the tower shake and tremble, and finally fall to pieces like a house of cards. |
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