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Be falling/coming apart at the seams

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Physical Deterioration

Used to describe objects or systems that are physically breaking or wearing out.

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The car I bought last year is already falling apart at the seams.
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Metaphorical Use

Can describe non-physical things like plans or relationships that are failing.

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Their marriage is coming apart at the seams after the scandal.
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Not Literal

The phrase is not meant to be taken literally; it's a metaphor for failure or collapse.

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With players injured, our football team is falling apart at the seams.
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