Even though the rumor was false, it 'wrecked' [='ruined'] her career.
Dad was a 'nervous wreck' on the day I had my surgery.
The stress of her final exams made her a 'wreck'.
(..) closed and you're not to enter. And the microphone? Peter? The boy stood on the burning deck whence all but he had fled The flame that lit the battle's wreck shone brightly o'er the dead 'Beautiful and proud he stood as born to rule the storm 'A creature of blood, a proud though child-like form' (..)2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy