Phrase guide

the wheels fell off

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Something failed, often after or amidst a laborious, tiring process.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • The coach said, "We were doing well for a while, but they got tired and then the wheels fell off".

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Antonyms: none provided

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