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come unstuck
verb as in come unglued
Example Sentences
England come unstuck when they go back to their offensive box-kicking rather than playing in a way that got them into that leading position.
They need to be sure that a trial will be fair, comprehensive and not suddenly come unstuck because it’s been rushed.
With no clear route to delivering a second referendum - and Mr Swinney himself admitting after the election that the party is failing to win the argument with the public - the glue that bound the so-called broad church of SNP members now threatens to come unstuck.
As the tournament progresses the pitches in India might get slower and more difficult for batting, meaning their approach to bludgeoning in the powerplay may come unstuck - but that could also suit the likes of Smith and Labuschagne, those happier to craft an innings over time.
South Africa's history of failing to deliver under pressure in World Cups is infamous and their shock defeat by the Netherlands was a reminder of how even the most dominant side can come unstuck on any given day.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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