Fall apart
Pronunciation: /ˈfɑɫ əˈpɑɹt/
Fall apart (verb)
- To separate into parts because of damage, weakness, or old age.
- For something to stop functioning well, often suddenly, because parts fail.
- For a plan, group, or relationship to become weak and end because people disagree.
Examples
- The old chair fell apart when I moved it.
- The cake fell apart after I cut it too early.