to pieces

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.

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In 2014, Surrey Trading Standards tested a fabric seat which fell to pieces in a 30 mph accident.

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Yesterday, that assumption was blown to pieces, and with it, probably, any chance of a ceasefire deal in Gaza.

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But, yeah, love them to pieces.

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Probably cut their knees to pieces, probably hurt themselves somehow... that'll probably now be a typical day off.

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I said to people that I played a lot of rugby when I was younger and I enjoyed playing rugby more than football, and they were all shocked to pieces.

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