Значение идиомы to pieces
[to pieces] {adv. phr.} 1. Into broken pieces or fragments;destroyed.
The cannon shot the town to pieces.
The vase fell topieces in Mary’s hand.
2. {informal} So as not to work; into a stateof not operating.
After 100,000 miles the car went to pieces.
When Mary heard of her mother’s death, she went to pieces.
3.{informal} Very much; greatly; exceedingly.
Joan was thrilled topieces to see Mary.
The noise scared Bob to pieces.
4. See: PICKAPART.
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