How to Pronounce "come unglued"
expression
KUHM un-GLOOD
KUM un-GLOOD
Definition
To suddenly lose self-control, become very emotional, or fall apart mentally or emotionally. Also used for a situation that becomes chaotic or falls apart.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ənˈɡɫud
British English
kˈʌm/ /ʌnɡlˈuːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM un-GLOOD
UK
KUM un-GLOOD
Listen in Context
When she heard the bad news, she came unglued.
The team came unglued during the final minutes of the game.
I almost came unglued when I lost my keys.
My boss came unglued after seeing the mistake in the report.