go/fall to pieces

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go/fall to pieces

1. if someone goes to pieces, they become so upset that they are unable to control their feelings or think clearly. I kept my composure throughout the funeral, but I went to pieces after everyone had gone home.

2. to suddenly fail completely. After winning the British Open last year, his game has really gone to pieces.

See also: fall, piece

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