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Pieces Shoes Loop Fall Physically Emotionally Lose One’s

Id in_the_loop_303
Idiom GO TO PIECES
Definition to fall apart physically or emotionally; to lose one’s self-control
Examples
  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.
Extra Info

The expression often describes uncontrollable crying.

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