Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come unglued
idiom
/kʌm ʌnˈɡluːd/
Definition
To lose control, typically due to intense stress or pressure.
Examples
- After working non-stop for days, she finally came unglued and burst into tears.
- He was so stressed about the exam that he came unglued in front of his classmates.
Meaning
The phrase ‘come unglued’ describes a situation where someone becomes very emotional or irrational, usually when they are overwhelmed by circumstances.
Synonyms
- lose it
- fall apart
- break down
- lose control
