Meaning of go to pieces

English as a Second Language English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
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Test No. [color=blue]incompl/inter-88 “Simple Present (5)”, question 6

They thought I would go to ….

(a) parts
(b) sections
(c) particles
(d) pieces

Test No. [color=blue]incompl/inter-88 “Simple Present (5)”, answer 6

They thought I would go to pieces.’

Correct answer: (d) pieces

Your answer was: [color=red]incorrect
They thought I would go to parts.’
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what do this mean in this context?

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This means lose control of yourself or in a word - panic In frightening situations someone does not know what to do and can’t think sensibly or rationally and in this way is said to go to pieces.

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thanks a ton my friend Alan.

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ALAN WHY PIECE NOT PARTS