Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-wrong
phrasal verb
/ɡoʊ rɔŋ/
Definition
To make a mistake or to fail in some way; to go awry or not turn out as planned.
Examples
- Sometimes things can just go wrong despite our best efforts.
- If you don’t follow the instructions, something might go wrong.
- Despite all our planning, the event went wrong at the last minute.
Meaning
When something goes wrong, it means that it does not happen as expected or intended, leading to an error or problem.
Synonyms
- fail
- misfire
- backfire
- go awry
