come unstuck

Related to come unstuck: pay a visit

come unstuck

To encounter setbacks or fail altogether. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Boy, this party is really coming unstuck. First, there was the issue with the caterer, and now half the guests aren't coming.
See also: come, unstuck
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

come unstuck

BRITISH, INFORMAL
COMMON If someone or something comes unstuck, they fail. Australia's Greg Norman came badly unstuck in the third round of the Memorial golf tournament yesterday. Past promises about multimedia have come unstuck thanks to inadequate technology. Note: The usual American expression is come unglued.
See also: come, unstuck
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

come unstuck

fail completely. informal
2001 Irish Examiner A Leinster victory would put the quarter-finals within touching distance, especially if French champions Toulouse come unstuck at Newcastle.
See also: come, unstuck
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

come unˈstuck

(British English, informal) be unsuccessful; fail: His plan to escape came badly unstuck. She came unstuck in the last part of the exam.
See also: come, unstuck
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • become unstuck
  • unstuck
  • come unglued
  • first and last
  • have a brush with
  • have a brush with (something)
  • keep at it
  • Keep at it!
  • stay at it
  • stick with it