come unstuck
To get into trouble, to have an accident or mishap, to go off the rails.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“His plan came unstuck when he forgot his keys.”
“The project came unstuck after the team lost their main source of funding halfway through the year.”
“Despite his meticulous preparation, the politician's campaign came unstuck when a long-forgotten scandal surfaced in the national press.”
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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come a cropper
To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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come again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
Last updated August 10, 2026