Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-sour
verb
/ɡoʊ saʊər/
Definition
To become bitter or unpleasant in taste or character; to turn negative or disagreeable.
Examples
- After the argument, their friendship began to go-sour.
- The milk was left out too long and started to go-sour.
- The company’s once-promising project has unfortunately gone sour due to mismanagement.
Meaning
The expression ‘go-sour’ indicates a situation or relationship that has deteriorated or has taken a turn for the worse, often referring to emotions or interactions that once were pleasant but have since become strained.
Synonyms
- turn bitter
- go bad
- become unpleasant
