Badly torn in many places; in shreds.
(figuratively) Ruined, destroyed, wrecked.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgIt's very hard to make arguments about the effects of cloning on family relations if family relations are in tatters. Leon Kass
Don't despise a man under a cape nor a woman in tatters. Sicilian Proverb
Candour once went further boldly and in smiles, but it crept home in tatters and tears. American Proverb
Attempting to restore his honor, Elliott and his supporters began a 30-year campaign that would outlive both men and ultimately leave his reputation in tatters. Source: Internet
More than 23 soldiers were killed in Taliban attacks on Monday as belligerent militants are waging a war of terrain and power; diplomacy seems just as much in tatters as the battlefield as a rift has launched peace negotiations into pandemonium. Source: Internet
'Football as a whole is going to come out of this so poorly with its reputation in tatters because of the greed on display!' Source: Internet