fall to pieces

Verb

figuratively

To break into a number of segments; to collapse. / (figuratively) To be emotionally devastated; to break down.

Japanese Meaning

物理的に: 複数の部分に分解して壊れる、崩れ落ちる / 比喩的に: 精神的に打ちのめされる、感情が崩壊する

The old wooden chair began to fall to pieces when I tried to sit on it.

私が座ろうとしたとき、その古い木の椅子はばらばらになり始めた。

Sense（1）

To break into a number of segments; to collapse.

The covers of the old book fell to pieces when I picked it up.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) To be emotionally devastated; to break down.

When I found out my mother had passed away that night, I fell to pieces.

falls to pieces

（ present singular third-person ）

falling to pieces

（ participle present ）

fell to pieces

（ participle past ）

fell to pieces

（ past ）