ガタがくる

to show one's age (e.g. to start…

Meanings

also ガタが来る · がたが来る

  1. expression, kuru verb, usually in kana to show one's age (e.g. to start creaking at the joints); to wear out (e.g. machinery)

In sentences

儂わしの目めもガタがきたかの。 Have my eyes also started to fail? #75651

とうとうガタがきたようだ。 It seems to have worn out. #201239