Go to pieces

verb phrase

To become very upset or emotionally disturbed.

After the sudden death of her father, she went to pieces.
Visual representation of "go to pieces" - To become very upset or emotionally disturbed.

Often appears as...

  • go to pieces after
  • go to pieces when

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To stop functioning or fail to maintain structure.

The old car has started to go to pieces from years of neglect.
Visual representation of "go to pieces" - To stop functioning or fail to maintain structure.

Often appears as...

  • go to pieces without
  • go to pieces from

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To become very upset or emotionally disturbed.

After the sudden death of her father, she went to pieces.
Visual representation of "go to pieces" - To become very upset or emotionally disturbed.

Often appears as...

  • go to pieces after
  • go to pieces when

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To stop functioning or fail to maintain structure.

The old car has started to go to pieces from years of neglect.
Visual representation of "go to pieces" - To stop functioning or fail to maintain structure.

Often appears as...

  • go to pieces without
  • go to pieces from

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "go to pieces"
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Emotional Trigger

The phrase often precedes an event or reason causing emotional distress.

Illustration for Emotional Trigger
She went to pieces after failing the exam.
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Personal Crisis

Use it to describe a strong emotional reaction during difficult personal situations.

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He went to pieces during the divorce proceedings.
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Informal Expression

Appropriate for casual conversations rather than formal communication.

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She's likely to go to pieces if we bring up the topic.
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Emotional Trigger

The phrase often precedes an event or reason causing emotional distress.

Illustration for Emotional Trigger
She went to pieces after failing the exam.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Personal Crisis

Use it to describe a strong emotional reaction during difficult personal situations.

Illustration for Personal Crisis
He went to pieces during the divorce proceedings.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Expression

Appropriate for casual conversations rather than formal communication.

Illustration for Informal Expression
She's likely to go to pieces if we bring up the topic.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Trigger

The phrase often precedes an event or reason causing emotional distress.

Illustration for Emotional Trigger
She went to pieces after failing the exam.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Personal Crisis

Use it to describe a strong emotional reaction during difficult personal situations.

Illustration for Personal Crisis
He went to pieces during the divorce proceedings.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Expression

Appropriate for casual conversations rather than formal communication.

Illustration for Informal Expression
She's likely to go to pieces if we bring up the topic.
Visual representation of the word "Go to pieces"

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