FALL APART (AT THE SEAMS)

fall apart (at the seams): translation

fall apart (at the seams) & come apart at the seams

1. Lit. [for something] to break apart where its parts are joined. •

The dress fell apart at the seams.

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I wouldn't have thought that a coat that cost that much money would just come apart at the seams.

2. Fig. to break down mentally. •

Tom works too much and finally fell apart.

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Poor Ralph simply fell apart at the seams.