Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go ill with

phrase
ɡoʊ ɪl wɪð
Definition
To cause problems or discomfort when combined with something else.
Examples
  • That color goes ill with the rest of the decor.
  • His rude behavior goes ill with his otherwise charming personality.
  • This type of fabric goes ill with the humid weather.
Meaning
When something ‘goes ill with’ another thing, it suggests that they are incompatible or lead to negative consequences when associated together.
Synonyms
  • clash with
  • disagree with
  • be incompatible with