come/fall apart at the seams
- come/fall apart at the seams
come/fall apart at the seams
informal : to break into parts or pieces
— usually used figuratively to describe someone or something that is in very bad condition
The plan/company is falling apart at the seams.
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Useful english dictionary.
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come apart at the seams — {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To become upset to the point where one loses self control and composure as if having suffered a sudden nervous breakdown. * /After his divorce Joe seemed to be coming apart at the seams./ … Dictionary of American idioms
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come apart — verb become separated into pieces or fragments The figurine broke The freshly baked loaf fell apart • Syn: ↑break, ↑separate, ↑split up, ↑fall apart • See Also: ↑break up … Useful english dictionary
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