Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come apart at the seams
idiom
/kʌm əˈpɑrt æt ðə siːmz/
Definition
to be unable to cope or control a situation; to break down or fail dramatically.
Examples
- After working long hours without a break, she felt like she was going to come apart at the seams.
- The project began to come apart at the seams when the team members couldn’t agree on the direction.
- If you don’t address these issues soon, the entire system might come apart at the seams.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe something or someone that is losing their structure or stability, typically in a stressful situation.
Synonyms
- fall apart
- break down
- collapse
- disintegrate
