fall into a heap
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To become very emotional, especially sad, and perhaps to literally hunch over as a result. Poor Jane really fell into a heap during the funeral service. I can't watch those sappy movies because I just fall into a heap every time.
collapse, fall, etc. in/into a ˈheap
fall down heavily and not move: He collapsed in a heap on the floor.See also: heap