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the wheels fell off
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1.
American English
British English
informal
conversational
A figurative expression meaning that a plan, project, organization, or situation suddenly failed, broke down, or deteriorated dramatically.
2.
General English
neutral
A literal description indicating that one or more wheels detached from a vehicle, cart, or similar device.
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