went to pieces

phrase

past tense of go to pieces
as in fell apart
to yield to mental or emotional stress After the breakup of his marriage he completely went to pieces.

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  1. fell apart
  2. lost it
Phrase
  • Five years ago, a Super League proposed by several of Europe’s biggest clubs fell apart in a matter of days after fan protests, political pressure and objections from others around the sport.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026
  • But the battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh won't take place in 2026 after negotiations between the two sides fell apart.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of fell apart
Phrase
  • The Louisiana State University alum came into the round ahead by two strokes but quickly lost it and went birdie-free for the final 12 holes.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Nearly all Chinese model providers gained market share on the platform since January, while all US companies lost it.
    — Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of lost it
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“Went to pieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20to%20pieces. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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