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'.
(..) Understand? Now, get out. How could a car like you quit at the top of your game? You think I quit? Right. Your big wreck in '. They quit on me. When I finally got put together, I went back expecting a big welcome. You know what they said? "You're history." (..)2006 Cars
(..) You love her. You love her. All right. OK. Mater, enough! - Will you stop that? - Stop what? Driving backwards. It's creeping me out. You're gonna wreck. Wreck? Shoot! I'm the world's best backwards driver! You just watch this right here, lover boy. Wee-hee! What are you doing? (..)2006 Cars