partir en couille

to go off the rails

→ partir
phrase Rare #46,318
to go off the rails Very informal and vulgar. Used when a situation, plan, or person is becoming chaotic, unreasonable, or out of control. Also commonly written “partir en couilles.”
FR: Ça va partir en couille si personne ne se calme.
EN: Things are going to go off the rails if nobody calms down.