to pieces adv. phr. 1. Into broken pieces or fragments; destroyed.
The cannon shot the town to pieces. The vase fell to pieces in Mary's hand. 2. informal So as not to work; into a state of not operating.
After 100,000 miles the car went to pieces. When Mary heard of her mother's death, she went to pieces. 3. informal Very much; greatly; exceedingly.
Joan was thrilled to pieces to see Mary. The noise scared Bob to pieces. 4. See: PICK APART.
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