to fall apart or collapse (referring to a social system, economy, or a person's mental or emotional state)

an open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane that fails to heal

to defeat and scatter an enemy; to smash or knock to pieces; to wallop

A medical condition where the stomach lining is damaged by stomach acid, causing symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting

to be utterly defeated or crushed; to collapse as in a military rout

to ulcerate; (of body tissue) to rot and become infected with pus

A type of peptic ulcer occurring in the duodenum, often caused by excessive stomach acid or emotional stress and resulting in upper abdominal pain; commonly occurs within three centimeters of the pylorus.

to be defeated and scattered; used to describe troops or a crowd fleeing in disorder

(idiom) describes a military force being so thoroughly defeated and scattered that they no longer form an organized army; to suffer a crushing defeat

to retreat in a disorganized and panicked way after being defeated

to flee pell-mell after being defeated; to retreat in a chaotic or disorganized manner

defeated and dispersed soldiers or troops

(of a dike or dam) to burst; to be breached by floodwaters

(of floodwaters) to break through an embankment or burst a dike

to collapse or give way at the first encounter; used to describe an army or group that is extremely easy to defeat

defeated troops; an army in flight after losing a battle

to crumble and fall (of a regime or organization); to be utterly destroyed

to be defeated and fall into chaos; used to describe troops or an organization that breaks apart in confusion

To break through or smash a surrounding line of enemy troops

Literally meaning that an ant nest can cause a dam to collapse, used to warn that slight negligence or small mistakes can lead to major catastrophe.

to be defeated instantly as soon as the fighting starts; to crumble at the first encounter

literally, a dike of a thousand miles may collapse because of an ant hole; small problems or moments of negligence can lead to huge disasters or major losses if not addressed early

a localized injury to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure, also known as a bedsore or decubitus ulcer

A medical condition where stomach acid damages the lining of the digestive tract, including both gastric and duodenal ulcers.

to break or burst, referring specifically to a dam, levee, or riverbank

the breaching or bursting of a dam; to be breached

to defeat the enemy and put them to flight; to crush an opposing force

(literary) in a state of dispersion or confusion; chaotic; messy

to violate an agreement or treaty

to be shattered; to be defeated and dispersed

to ulcerate and discharge pus; to fester or suppurate

to fester or ulcerate; to burst or rupture; to collapse or break down; a debacle

A period of intense mental distress or a complete collapse of emotional stability.

to flee or scatter in a panicked or disorganized way, much like a swarm of ants