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fall apart

To break into pieces through being in a dilapidated state.
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My old briefcase is falling apart. I'll have to buy a new one.

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Submitted on October 25, 2012

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ಹೊರತುಪಡಿಸಿ ಬೀಳುತ್ತದೆ

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