fall apart
The phrase "fall apart" can describe physical disintegration, emotional breakdown, or systemic failure.
Definition
B1Physical Condition
(common)To break into pieces or deteriorate.
Example
- The old book fell apart in my hands.
B2Emotional State
(idiomatic)To lose emotional stability or control.
Example
- She fell apart after hearing the bad news.
B2Organizational/Systemic
(common)To stop functioning effectively or collapse.
Example
- The project fell apart due to lack of funding.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fall apart":
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