come loose

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To become detached or unfastened.

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Examples (10)

  • The top of the tap has come loose.
  • Be careful, the handle might come loose if you pull too hard.
  • A button on my shirt has come loose.
  • The screws on the chair always come loose after a few weeks.
  • During the storm, several roof tiles came loose.
  • She noticed her shoelace had come loose.
  • The wheel came loose from the cart, causing an accident.
  • If this knot comes loose, everything will fall apart.
  • He kept pushing the part back in, but it always came loose.
  • Make sure the antenna doesn't come loose in the wind.