Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come apart at the seams
idiom
/kʌm əˈpɑrt æt ðə simz/
Definition
To fail or break down under pressure or stress.
Examples
- After months of stress, her carefully planned project began to come apart at the seams.
- When the team couldn’t agree, their cooperation started to come apart at the seams.
- His mental health seemed to come apart at the seams after the sudden loss.
Meaning
This phrase typically describes a situation where something is falling apart or losing its effectiveness, often due to overwhelming challenges or problems.
Synonyms
- fall apart
- break down
- disintegrate
- collapse
