literal meaning - to drive a car until it won't run any more; figurative meaning - dedicated to the end;
indicates relentless effort, commitment to something until it is no longer viable/possible/usable
indicates relentless effort, commitment to something until it is no longer viable/possible/usable
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- Till the wheels fall off originated in the United States, because of the country's deep-seated car culture. Its exact origin is unknown, but it was started being used around the turn of the 20th to 21st century.
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1) I love this car so much I'm going to drive it till the wheels fall off.
2) My boss asked me how long I'd be willing to run the new project. I told him I'd run it till the wheels fall off.
Submitted by TriplePurple on August 21, 2024
Modified by TriplePurple on August 21, 2024
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