come undone
The phrase "come undone" can describe both literal and metaphorical situations where something loses its structure or order.
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Definition
B2General
(literal)To become unfastened, untied, or unwrapped.
Example
- Her shoelaces came undone as she walked.
- The package came undone, and the contents spilled out.
B2General
(figurative)To fall apart or fail to work as planned.
Example
- Their plans for the event came undone at the last minute.
- The business deal came undone due to unforeseen complications.
B2Emotional
(figurative)To lose composure or self-control.
Example
- She came undone after hearing the tragic news.
- He felt like he was coming undone under the pressure.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "come undone":
come apartfall apartgo to piecesfall to piecesfall togethermelt downmake downin tattersbreak downlet downtear upfall outcome a croppertore uprip uplet oneself gofall upmess upcome offmist upbroken downlose one's shit