fall to bits

Frequency: 4.21.5 per million words

to break into pieces because of being old or badly made

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Examples (10)

  • My old leather briefcase eventually fell to bits.
  • This antique book will fall to bits if you're not careful with it.
  • After months of trekking, my hiking boots are falling to bits.
  • The cheap wardrobe I bought has already fallen to bits.
  • She completely fell to bits when she heard the tragic news.
  • Without a clear strategy, their business plan is likely to fall to bits.
  • The cake was so dry it just fell to bits when I tried to cut it.
  • He's under immense pressure, and his colleagues are worried he'll fall to bits.
  • The ancient manuscript fell to bits the moment it was exposed to air.
  • The team's defense fell to bits in the final ten minutes of the match.