What is another word for works loose?
Pronunciation: [wˈɜːks lˈuːs] (IPA) 
The phrase "works loose" typically refers to a situation where something that was previously tightly secured has become less so over time, or with use. There are a number of different synonyms for this phrase, each emphasizing a slightly different aspect of the problem. For example, one might say that something has become "unstable," "wobbly," or "shaky," all of which suggest that it is not securely fastened. Alternately, one might describe something as "loosened," "untethered," or "unmoored," all of which emphasize the idea that it has come undone from its original position. Regardless of which synonym is used, the underlying issue remains the same: something that was once securely in place is now less so.
