The project was going well until the wheels fell off.
the wheels fell off
idiomSomething failed, often after or amidst a laborious, tiring process.
We were ahead by ten points, but then the wheels fell off and we lost the game.
After months of careful planning, the wheels fell off the entire operation when the primary investor suddenly withdrew their support.
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grease the wheels
To create conditions likely to produce or hasten favorable future developments.
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hell on wheels
A situation that is tough, aggressive, lawless, and wild.
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little strokes fell great oaks
Small but persistent efforts can lead to big results.
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one fell swoop
One stroke; one action or event that achieves or accomplishes many results.
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set of wheels
A car.
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set the wheels in motion
to initiate a chain of events necessary to help one achieve a goal (more quickly)
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spin one's wheels
To make no progress despite making an effort; to get nowhere.
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spin someone's wheels
To excite someone; to stir someone's emotions.