come unglued
phrase
US, informal
1
: to become extremely upset or angry
She came unglued when they refused her request.
2
: to fail suddenly or completely
Their marriage came unglued soon after the baby was born.
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“Come unglued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20unglued. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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