come unglued
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Otherwise, she was sure to come unglued and, as tired as she was, she’d probably never stop crying.
From Literature
It started in the third inning, when a steady drizzle, slippery ball and muddy mound caused Tyler Glasnow to come unglued.
From Los Angeles Times
Garden variety pleasures, such as having a pet, cause them to come unglued.
From Salon
Garden variety pleasures, such as having a pet, cause them to come unglued.
From Salon
The adhesive on one of the box’s seals had come unglued, allowing for more airflow for Galena.
From Los Angeles Times
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