gone bad
The phrase "gone bad" is versatile and is commonly used to describe spoilage in food, moral decay in people, and deterioration in situations.
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Definition
A2Food and Commodities
(informal)No longer safe to consume due to spoilage or decay.
Example
- The milk has gone bad; we need to buy a new carton.
- These fruits have gone bad and should be thrown away.
B2Behavior
(informal)Having become involved in criminal or immoral activities.
Example
- He went bad after losing his job and started committing petty crimes.
- The once-honest politician has gone bad and is now involved in corruption.
B1Situations and Relationships
(informal)Deteriorated in quality or condition, becoming ineffective or problematic.
Example
- Their friendship has gone bad after years of misunderstandings.
- The project went bad due to poor planning and lack of resources.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gone bad":
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