esl #english #idioms #informal #adverb

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.

1. {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.

1. {informal}

Very much; greatly; exceedingly.

Joan was thrilled to pieces to see Mary.

The noise scared Bob to pieces.

1. See: PICK APART. Categories: death hand {adv. phr.} {informal}