English Explanatory Dictionary

go awry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To become twisted, or turned to one side.
  2. To depart from the correct course.
  3. Of a situation, to fall apart or unravel; to fall into disorder; to hit the fan.

Word forms

go awry goes awry going awry went awry gone awry

Derived words

the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry
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