Wheels fall off meaning
What does the saying 'Wheels fall off' mean?
Idiom: Wheels fall off
Meaning:
When the wheels fall off something, it goes wrong or fails.
('Wheels come off' is an alternative.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Transport & Travel |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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