to bits

prep_phrase — 2 senses

to bits

prep_phrase
1

Into small pieces; indicating total destruction.

  • 2015 December 30, RT, "Belgium’s nuclear power plants ‘falling to bits’ – German officials"
2

UK, Informal very much (typically describing positive emotions)

  • 2016 January 6, Neil Cameron, Evening Times 'Donald Findlay would be "thrilled to bits" if Cowdenbeath beat Rangers'
  • 2016 January 6, Lara Martin, Reveal 'CBB's Stephanie Davis on boyfriend Sam Reece: "I love him to bits. He's my rock."'
Synonyms
to pieces, to smithereens, to atom, to death

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