to pieces

Idioms and Phrases

Into fragments, disorganized, or confused, as in I tore his argument to pieces . This metaphoric term has been so used since about 1600. Also see go to pieces ; pick apart (to pieces) ; thrill to pieces .

Example Sentences

“But one can make nothing but nasty tumble-to-pieces things,” objected Kate.

From Project Gutenberg

Cantrell and Garrison and Cater were absent, and one or two others, and the first squad had a sort of shot-to-pieces look.

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Only once before in my whole life have I ever had such a gone-to-pieces feeling.

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