falling apart
phraseUK /ˌfɔːlɪŋ əˈpɑːt/
US /ˌfɔːlɪŋ əˈpɑːrt/
Breaking into pieces or not working anymore.
My old shoes are falling apart after all that running.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Becoming very upset and unable to cope.
After the bad news, she felt like she was falling apart.
3. A group or plan that is failing and no longer working together.
The team is falling apart after losing three games in a row.
4. Something that is in very bad condition.
They live in a house that is falling apart.