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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "EH" (as in "egg") + "choh" (as in "chose") + "peh" (as in "pet") + "DAH" (as in "dart") + "sohs" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

To be physically or emotionally destroyed after a devastating experience. When you can't take anymore and feel like a truck ran you over, in both body and soul.

Examples

After the marathon I'm in pieces.

She left me and I'm completely shattered.

Regional synonyms

In Colombia, to chicken out and back down at the last minute when facing a challenge or commitment. Someone who arruga promises to step up but crumbles when the moment arrives.