Fall-apart meaning

(intransitive, literally) To disintegrate.

My old briefcase is falling apart. I'll have to buy a new one.

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(figuratively)

As a result of being addicted to heroin, she was falling apart.

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Sentence Examples

  • Examine fasteners and links to make sure nothing is about to fall apart.

  • We can't let this fall apart on us, Ben.

  • Don't expect them to fall apart before next season, either.

  • Missing screws, loose joints and instability are all signs that the equipment is in poor condition and will fall apart soon.

  • Why did he have to wait until her figure started to fall apart before he complained about seldom seeing her in a dress?

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