to pieces

== English == === Pronunciation === === Prepositional phrase === to pieces Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see to,‎ piece. Into fragments or parts. The dog tore the doll to pieces. (idiomatic) Completely, utterly. (idiomatic) Out of control. (idiomatic) Into a state of emotional breakdown. ==== Synonyms ==== (into parts): apart, into pieces, to bits, to smithereens (utterly): to death ==== Derived terms ==== fall to pieces tear to pieces === References === “to pieces”, in OneLook Dictionary Search. === Anagrams === ectopies, picotees