Would Not Go Astray?

(intransitive, of an object) To become lost or mislaid. (intransitive, chiefly in the negative) To be undesirable or unhelpful. A pinch of salt in this dish wouldn't go astray. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go,‎ astray.

Does not go astray meaning?

Wander off the right path or subject; also, wander into evil or error. For example, It was hard to follow the lecturer's gist, since he kept going astray, or The gang members led him astray, and he ended up in court. This expression alludes to sheep or other animals that stray from the rest of the flock.

How do you use go astray in a sentence?

Too many passes went astray as well. As soon as something goes astray the belief just drains from the players. Many sentences go astray and become hopelessly confused because the writer does not know clearly what he wants to say. The odd hoop went astray, as well.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.