go wrong

idiom

1

: to happen or proceed in a way that causes a bad result

We have to figure out what went wrong with the experiment.

Everything is going wrong for me today.

When she didn't come back, we feared that something had gone horribly wrong.

2

: to make a mistake

I followed the instructions to the letter and the computer still doesn't work. Where did I go wrong?

"I don't know what to order." "Their clam chowder is good. You can't go wrong with there."

Examples of go wrong in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Few studios can boast a track record like A24, and with a veteran scene-stealer like Hugh Grant at the wheel, what could go wrong? —Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 25 June 2024

Of course, though, things go wrong when he’s met by the only person who would recognize him: Erryk. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 June 2024

Colombia’s Fragile Peace Despite progress, a lot can still go wrong in Colombia’s negotiations with the FARC. —Christine Balling, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024

In an investigation earlier this year, The Star found that innocent bystanders are often the victims when police chases go wrong. —Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024