The difference between Fall apart and Fall to bits
When used as verbs, fall apart means to disintegrate, whereas fall to bits means to fall apart.
check bellow for the other definitions of Fall apart and Fall to bits
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Fall apart as a verb (intransitive):
To disintegrate.
Examples:
"My old briefcase is falling apart. I'll have to buy a new one."
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Fall apart as a verb (idiomatic):
To be emotionally in crisis.
Examples:
"As a result of being addicted to heroin, she was falling apart."
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Fall to bits as a verb (informal):
To fall apart.