Fall apart
/fɔːl əˈpɑːrt/
Fall apart
/fɔːl əˈpɑːrt/
The phrase "fall apart" can be literal, like when something physically breaks into pieces from wear or damage, or figurative, referring to plans or relationships that fail or deteriorate completely, such as "Their marriage began to fall apart after the financial stress.
My old car finally fell apart last week.
My old car finally stopped working last week.
Her plans for the surprise party fell apart.
Her plans for the surprise party failed.
Despite their efforts to keep it together, the old coalition eventually fell apart.
Despite their efforts to keep it together, the old coalition eventually dissolved.