fall apart

British  

verb

1. to break owing to long use or poor construction

   the chassis is falling apart

2. to become disorganized and ineffective

   since you resigned, the office has fallen apart

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fall apart Idioms  

1. Collapse, break down, either physically or mentally and emotionally. For example, This chair is about to fall apart, or After his wife died, he fell apart. For synonyms for the latter usage, see come apart at the seams; go to pieces.

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Example Sentences

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fall apart

Things can also be simply lost or fall apart.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026

Such a claim would be all but certain to fall apart in a court of law.

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026

But Khan’s plans began to fall apart in late June when national animal advocacy organization Animal Outlook lodged allegations with the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

The talks are ongoing and could fall apart, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

But with Emma gone, her life began to fall apart.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Related Words

• break down
• collapse
• crumble