hack (something) to bits
hack (something) to bits
To alter something significantly by removing pieces of it, often in a clumsy or aggressive manner. Can be used literally or figuratively. Quit hacking the roast to bits and just let Dad cut it, will you? I thought I'd written a strong proposal—until my boss hacked it to bits, that is.
See also: bit, hack
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- hack (something) to pieces
- hack (something) to smithereens
- hack to
- literally
- die from (something)
- detach
- detach (someone or something) from (someone or something)
- detach from
- detached
- hold the stage