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to go astray
01
(of a plan, project, etc.) to lose direction and not continue according to the intended or expected path or course of action
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His attempt to surprise his partner with a romantic dinner went astray when he burned the main course.
02
(of an item) to get taken or misplaced
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My wallet must have gone astray at the party because I ca n't find it anywhere.
03
to have an affair
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Trust was shattered in their marriage when he confessed that he had gone astray.
04
to become misled and believe something that is incorrect
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They went astray and bought into the conspiracy theories circulating online.
05
to become unpleasant or unnecessary
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A bit of exercise each day would n't go astray; it could improve your overall health and well-being.
06
to engage in inappropriate, immoral, or unlawful activities
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The young man's promising career took a turn for the worse when he began to go astray and abuse drugs.
