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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The first 2014 entry convinced the audience to buy that Keanu Reeves’ assassin would go to pieces over a puppy.

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She said she had seen people "torn to pieces" overnight.

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Simu continued, “I love you to pieces, babe. Whether we’re on another crazy trip to god-knows-where for who-knows-what, or just binging our way through friends at home, there’s simply nothing better than holding your hand. thanks for never giving up on me.”

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"I can't wait for him to smash you to pieces on Saturday," Hearn said, raising his voice to be heard.

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While walking through the debris fields in his old neighborhood, Aparicio was drawn to pieces of glass that had morphed into an iridescent color and slumped over from the heat of the fire.

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