fall apart

cadere a pezzi, disintegrarsi

Rompersi in pezzi perché qualcosa è vecchio, fragile o fatto male.

In inglese semplice: To break into pieces because something is old, weak, or badly made.

• My shoes are falling apart.
• The old chair fell apart when I sat down.
• This cake will fall apart if you cut it now.

Sinonimi: break up, disintegrate, crumble

Espressioni comuni: fall apart completely, fall apart easily

crollare, andare a pezzi

Essere così sconvolto da non riuscire a pensare chiaramente o a gestire la propria vita.

In inglese semplice: To become so upset that you cannot think clearly or manage your life.

• She fell apart after the bad news.
• I am trying to stay calm, but I feel myself falling apart.
• He fell apart when his mother died.

Sinonimi: break down, crack up

Contrari: pull yourself together

Espressioni comuni: fall apart emotionally, fall apart completely

disgregarsi, sfaldarsi

Per un gruppo o una relazione, perdere la propria unità e separarsi.

In inglese semplice: To separate or stop staying together as a group or relationship.

• Their band fell apart last year.
• The group started falling apart after its leader left.
• Why did their marriage fall apart?

Sinonimi: break up, split up, separate

Contrari: unite

Espressioni comuni: fall apart gradually, fall apart suddenly