go to pieces

phrase

Definition of go to piecesnext
as in crack
to yield to mental or emotional stress After the breakup of his marriage he completely went to pieces.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go to pieces
  1. fall apart
  2. lose it
Phrase
  • Olsen certainly hurt those around him, too, growing up, especially as his addiction spiraled and his platonic, romantic and familial relationships fell apart.
    — David Oliver, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Ocean Way arrives after the collapse of the LA Jazz Festival, which had bold ambitions for a 40,000-capacity set on Dockweiler Beach yet fell apart under permit and financial stress.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of fall apart
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  • More than a week after the initial storm, many residents in East Chicago, Indiana, who lost power regained it, but then lost it again.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Some people who lost power after the storm last week got it back, but then lost it again because of the fire.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of lose it
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“Go to pieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20to%20pieces. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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