fell to pieces

Verb

figuratively

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

Japanese Meaning

崩壊する、ばらばらになる / （比喩的に）感情的に打ち砕かれる、精神的に崩壊する

When she heard the news, she fell to pieces and couldn't stop crying.

その知らせを聞いたとき、彼女は取り乱して泣き止むことができなかった。

Sense（1）

To fall apart.

I fell to pieces after she left me.

Sense（2）

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

I fell to pieces after my mom died, I loved her.