Meaning of go to pieces in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    go to pieces

    Definitions

    1. lose one's emotional or mental composure

    Examples

    • « She fell apart when her only child died »

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