タガが外れる

タガがはずれる · also たががはずれる

to become unrestrained and go to excess; to lose all restraint; to lose one's tension and become relaxed; to let go

Also written たがが外れる、箍が外れる

Meaning

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to become unrestrained and go to excess; to lose all restraint; to lose one's tension and become relaxed; to let go; to become disorderly; to be scattered; to lose one's self-control

Example sentences

いやぁ！あきちゃんのチャイナ、可愛かった。あぶなく、理性のタガが外れるとこだった。

Oh man! Aki in a china dress was so cute. I almost lost it then.