Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go astray

Phrase

/ɡoʊ əˈstreɪ/

Definition

To become lost or to deviate from the correct path.

Examples

After wandering off during the hike, I realized I had gone astray from the trail.
He went astray in his studies, losing focus on what was important.
Sometimes, people go astray in their choices and need to find their way back.

Meaning

The phrase ‘go astray’ suggests straying away from something, usually a goal or a moral path. It can refer to both physical loss and metaphorical misdirection in life decisions.