break (something) to pieces

break (something) to pieces

To break something into fragments. I broke the vase to pieces when I dropped it on the floor.
See also: break, piece
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

break something to pieces

to shatter something. I broke my crystal vase to pieces. I dropped a glass and broke it to pieces.
See also: break, piece
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • break to pieces
  • break of day
  • make a break for it
  • break on
  • break (something) on (something)
  • break bread
  • break bread with
  • break bread with (someone)
  • bio break
  • break in