fall apart

verb (intransitive, adverb)

to break owing to long use or poor construction: the chassis is falling apart

to become disorganized and ineffective: since you resigned, the office has fallen apart

Slang definitions & phrases for fall apart

verb phrase

To lose one's usual poise and confidence;losecontrol; LOSEone'sCOOL: Even the seasoned troupers fall apart (1945+)

Idioms and Phrases with fall apart

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