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./ 2. {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./ 3. {informal} Very much; greatly; exceedingly. * /Joan was thrilled to pieces to see Mary./ * /The noise scared Bob to pieces./ 4. See: PICK APART.