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.

She looks like she's going to come apart at the seams.

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Main Entry:seam

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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