Word: Go Wrong
Definition: The phrase "go wrong" means to make a mistake or to not succeed in a situation. It can also refer to things not happening as planned or expected.
Usage Instructions: - "Go wrong" is often used in situations where something does not turn out well or when there is a problem. - It can be used in both casual conversation and more serious discussions.
Examples: 1. Simple Example: "I followed the recipe carefully, but something went wrong, and the cake didn’t rise." 2. Contextual Example: "When we tried to fix the car, we accidentally made it worse. A lot went wrong during the repair."
Advanced Usage: In more complex sentences, you might use "go wrong" to discuss specific areas of failure or concern, such as: - "Despite our careful planning, the project went wrong because of unexpected delays."
Word Variants: - Wrong (adjective): Incorrect or not right (e.g., "There was something wrong with the computer.") - Wrongly (adverb): In an incorrect manner (e.g., "He solved the problem wrongly.")
Different Meanings: 1. General Failure: As mentioned, it refers to unsuccessful outcomes. 2. Moral or Ethical Context: "Going wrong" can also imply making poor choices (e.g., "He went wrong by lying to his friends.")
Synonyms: - Fail - Misfire - Err - Mistake
Idioms: - "Things went south": This means that things did not go well or took a bad turn. - "Go off the rails": This means to deviate from a proper course or to become chaotic.
Phrasal Verbs: - Go off: This can mean to explode or to suddenly change (e.g., "The alarm went off" or "Things went off in a different direction than planned.") - Go astray: This means to get lost or to go in the wrong direction, metaphorically or literally.