to pieces

Meaning

(idiomatic) Out of control.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see to,‎ piece.
Into fragments or parts.
The dog tore the doll to pieces.

(idiomatic) Completely, utterly.
I just love my nieces to pieces.

(idiomatic) Into a state of emotional breakdown.
I went all to pieces when my brother died.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

apart smithereens to death to bits

Antonyms

entirely

Examples

Above all, what was largely forsaken in the feeding frenzy was any concept that these were humans, for all their faults, having their lives ripped to pieces. Source: Internet

After Android 16 is blown to pieces and his head is rolled before Gohan, the message is incredibly similar to that of the anime. Source: Internet

A diverse and evolving city, Pretoria boasts a vibrant art scene and a variety of works that range from sculptures to murals to pieces by internationally and locally renowned artists. Source: Internet

And I’m sorry that I have blasted you to pieces.” Source: Internet

And they discovered "(the bodies) of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob", "their shrouds having fallen to pieces, lying propped up against a wall. Source: Internet

Ammianus reports that they wore these clothes until the clothes fell to pieces. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

to pieces

Close letter words and terms

to persevere to persuade to pick to pillage to pine to pity