100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "go to-pieces"

Definition

Go to pieces is a phrasal verb that means to become extremely upset, distressed, or emotionally unstable, often to the point of being unable to function or think clearly.

Synonyms

Break down
Fall apart
Collapse
Crumble
Disintegrate
Fall to pieces
Lose control
Become unglued

Antonyms

Compose oneself
Stay calm
Remain stable
Keep it together
Maintain composure

Examples

After hearing the bad news, she went to pieces.
It’s natural to go to pieces when faced with such overwhelming stress.
He tried to stay strong, but he eventually went to pieces during the meeting.
Watching the documentary made him go to pieces.
She felt herself going to pieces as the deadline approached.
When the storm hit, the captain began to go to pieces.
I thought I was strong enough, but I went to pieces when I saw the photos.
He managed to hold it together until he got home, where he went to pieces.
When she found out about the accident, she went to pieces.
It’s hard to believe that he could go to pieces over something so trivial.
The stress of the situation caused her to go to pieces.
During the final exam, he nearly went to pieces from anxiety.
After the breakup, he really went to pieces.
She tried to be brave, but she went to pieces in front of her friends.
The unexpected news made him go to pieces in the middle of the restaurant.
I never thought I would go to pieces over a movie, but that scene got to me.
When she lost her job, she really went to pieces for a while.
He didn’t expect to go to pieces at the wedding, but the vows made him emotional.
The pressure of work and family life made her go to pieces.
After the argument, he felt like he was about to go to pieces.
She held herself together during the crisis, but later she went to pieces.
The memorial service caused him to go to pieces unexpectedly.
Trying to manage all his responsibilities made him go to pieces.
The sudden loss of her pet made her go to pieces.
He felt like he was about to go to pieces when he was put on the spot.
The emotional weight of the situation made her go to pieces.
He was surprised to see how easily he could go to pieces under pressure.
After receiving the diagnosis, she went to pieces.
The movie was so touching that I nearly went to pieces.
He went to pieces when he heard the news about his friend.
Despite his tough exterior, he could easily go to pieces when alone.
She didn’t want to go to pieces, but the situation was overwhelming.
When the team lost the championship, some players went to pieces.
The stress of planning the wedding made her go to pieces.
It’s not uncommon to go to pieces when faced with a major life change.
She tried to hold it together, but eventually, she went to pieces.
The unexpected turn of events caused him to go to pieces.
When the announcement was made, the crowd began to go to pieces.
It took her a few days to recover after she went to pieces.
The pressure of finals made him go to pieces more than once.
She was doing well until the memories made her go to pieces.
He didn’t expect to go to pieces during the therapy session.
The overwhelming joy made her go to pieces at the party.
It was hard for him to understand why he would go to pieces so easily.
When faced with such betrayal, she went to pieces.
The news of the tragedy caused the community to go to pieces.
She felt herself starting to go to pieces during the interview.
He was calm until the last minute, then he went to pieces.
The sight of the disaster made her go to pieces.
When the performance was over, he felt he might go to pieces from relief.
She tried to keep her composure, but eventually went to pieces.
The strain of keeping secrets made him go to pieces.
Even the strongest people can go to pieces under certain circumstances.
The emotional toll of the situation caused her to go to pieces.
He was surprised to see the usually stoic woman go to pieces.
Watching the farewell party made him go to pieces.
The unexpected visit from an old friend made her go to pieces.
He didn’t think he would go to pieces, but the tears came anyway.
It’s easy to go to pieces when everything seems to go wrong.
The overwhelming support from friends helped her not to go to pieces.
The stress of moving made him go to pieces.
She was shocked to realize how easily she could go to pieces.
The reality of the situation finally hit, and he went to pieces.
Even the toughest soldiers can go to pieces in times of crisis.
She tried to focus, but her mind kept making her go to pieces.
The overwhelming sadness made him go to pieces during the ceremony.
After the incident, he knew he would go to pieces if he didn’t talk about it.
In moments of grief, it’s okay to go to pieces.
She couldn’t help but go to pieces when she saw her family again.
The emotional speech made the entire audience go to pieces.
He felt embarrassed to go to pieces in front of his colleagues.
The pressure was too much; he had to leave before he went to pieces.
The sound of her voice made him go to pieces.
It’s important to have someone to talk to when you go to pieces.
She thought she was strong enough, but the news made her go to pieces.
The farewell was so touching that he couldn’t help but go to pieces.
He tried to be brave, but the thought of losing her made him go to pieces.
The unexpected end to their journey caused her to go to pieces.
The stress of exams often makes students go to pieces.
He was holding it together until he saw the photo, then he went to pieces.
The emotional rollercoaster of the past week made her go to pieces.
When the doctor delivered the news, it made him go to pieces.
The farewell letter caused her to go to pieces.
Even the strongest friendships can cause you to go to pieces.
The reality of the situation finally made him go to pieces.
She had been so composed until that moment, and then she went to pieces.
It was hard for him to understand why he would go to pieces at such a moment.
The weight of the world seemed to make her go to pieces.
He didn’t want to go to pieces, but he couldn’t help it.
The sudden change in plans made her go to pieces.
She felt guilty for wanting to go to pieces in front of her children.
The overwhelming emotions made him go to pieces.
When faced with such a huge decision, it’s easy to go to pieces.
She simply couldn’t understand why she would go to pieces at such a small thing.
The stress of the wedding day made her go to pieces.
It’s okay to go to pieces sometimes; it’s part of being human.
The loss of a loved one can make anyone go to pieces.
After years of pretending, he finally went to pieces.
The thought of leaving made her go to pieces.
In times of crisis, it’s normal to go to pieces.