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to fall apart physically or emotionally; to lose one’s self-control
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1. Roger thought he was no longer in love with Amanda, but when he saw her again he went to pieces. He sat down and cried.
2. I think you’re going to need some new shoes soon. Those shoes you are wearing now are going to pieces.

The expression often describes uncontrollable crying.


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