- to have one's bicycle chain come off
- (fig.) to let sb down; to drop the ball; to screw up
Generated: This meaning refers to a mechanical failure, specifically when the chain of a bicycle becomes dislodged, making it unable to function properly.
My bicycle chain came off.
Generated: This figurative meaning conveys a sense of failing someone or not meeting expectations, often in personal or professional contexts.
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