na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
Colloquial adjectival noun describing something physically torn to shreds, or figuratively ruined, exhausted, or thoroughly defeated. Often used with になる or にする.
服がずたぼろになるまで遊んだ。
We played until our clothes were in tatters.
試験に落ちて、自信がずたぼろになった。
After failing the exam, my confidence was shattered.
強豪チームにずたぼろにやられた。
We were completely wiped out by the powerhouse team.