se défaire

L'avalanche de mauvaises nouvelles est telle qu'on a l'impression que le monde va se défaire d'un moment à l'autre.
Such avalanche of bad news gives the impression that the world is going to collapse from one moment to another.
N'achète pas ce sac. Il est très bon marché et va se défaire.
Don't buy this bag. It is very cheap and will fall apart.
Ne tire pas sur le fil qui dépasse, sinon tout va se défaire.
Don't pull the loose thread or the whole lot will unravel.
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