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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
Collocation
Example
The team's strategy went astray when key members unexpectedly resigned.
The project went astray due to unexpected complications.
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
Example
The package seemed to go astray during shipping and never arrived at its destination.
Important documents went astray from the office, leading to a security breach investigation.
My wallet must have gone astray at the party because I ca n't find it anywhere.
03
to have an affair
Example
Rumors spread quickly when people suspected that he had gone astray with a colleague from work.
She was heartbroken upon discovering that her partner had gone astray during their business trips.
Trust was shattered in their marriage when he confessed that he had gone astray.
04
to become misled and believe something that is incorrect
Example
She went astray and fell for the deceptive promises of the scam artist.
It's easy to go astray and accept false information without verifying its accuracy.
They went astray and bought into the conspiracy theories circulating online.
05
to become unpleasant or unnecessary
Example
A little extra studying before the exam would n't go astray; it might help improve your grade.
Some fresh herbs in the soup would n't go astray; they could add more flavor to the dish.
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
Example
Without proper guidance, teenagers can easily go astray and engage in risky behaviors.
She was warned that if she continued to associate with dishonest individuals, she would go astray and jeopardize her future.
The young man's promising career took a turn for the worse when he began to go astray and abuse drugs.
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