go left
The phrase "go left" can have both literal and figurative meanings, often depending on the context in which it is used.
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Definition
A1Navigation
(literal)To physically move or turn towards the left side.
Example
- At the next intersection, go left.
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)To take a turn for the worse or to go horribly wrong.
Example
- Everything was fine until things started to go left.
B2Emotional
(slang, informal)To become very angry or enraged.
Example
- He went left when he found out someone had taken his stuff.
C1Political
(idiomatic, political)To adopt or support progressive or liberal political views.
Example
- Over the years, his views have started to go left.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go left":
to the leftleft turngo southleft and rightgo westyour other leftleft winghard leftexit stage leftleft fieldleave overgo backwardsgo towardsmove sidewaysleft shift