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'.
(..) and l haven't seen a thing. lf it's not here in ten minutes, give us back our money. Me and everyone here! Or with this, l'll wreck the place! Calm down! Calm down and let me talk. Tell you what. l'll show part one another time. Quiet, quiet! (..)1988 Cinema Paradiso
(..) sat through it twice! We've been waiting for an hour! Tomorrow we'll have another movie. A western. Word of Honor! Go home to bed. They'll wreck the Paradiso! All hell will break loose! Alfredo, let us in! What can l do? l've been waiting for hours! (..)1988 Cinema Paradiso