Go wrong

verb

To make a mistake or to have problems.

You can't go wrong with a classic black dress.
Visual representation of "go wrong" - To make a mistake or to have problems

Often appears as...

  • can't go wrong
  • something goes wrong
verb

Not to function correctly.

I don't know what's gone wrong with the printer. It's not working.
Visual representation of "go wrong" - Not to function correctly

Often appears as...

  • something goes wrong
  • go terribly wrong
verb

To choose a wrong path in life due to bad decisions.

He had been a great student, but then something happened and he went wrong.
Visual representation of "go wrong" - To choose a wrong path in life due to bad decisions

Often appears as...

  • areas where one could go wrong
  • go dreadfully wrong
verb

To make a mistake or to have problems.

You can't go wrong with a classic black dress.
Visual representation of "go wrong" - To make a mistake or to have problems

Often appears as...

  • can't go wrong
  • something goes wrong
verb

Not to function correctly.

I don't know what's gone wrong with the printer. It's not working.
Visual representation of "go wrong" - Not to function correctly

Often appears as...

  • something goes wrong
  • go terribly wrong
verb

To choose a wrong path in life due to bad decisions.

He had been a great student, but then something happened and he went wrong.
Visual representation of "go wrong" - To choose a wrong path in life due to bad decisions

Often appears as...

  • areas where one could go wrong
  • go dreadfully wrong
Definition 1 of 3
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Certain Success

Used when something is likely to be successful or satisfactory.

Illustration for Certain Success
With her experience, she can't go wrong in her new job.
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Collocation Patterns

Often used with 'can't' to suggest a safe choice or decision.

Illustration for Collocation Patterns
You can't go wrong with buying a gift card for her birthday.
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Problem Occurrence

References the occurrence of an unexpected problem or mistake.

Illustration for Problem Occurrence
Everything went wrong during our project presentation.
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Certain Success

Used when something is likely to be successful or satisfactory.

Illustration for Certain Success
With her experience, she can't go wrong in her new job.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Collocation Patterns

Often used with 'can't' to suggest a safe choice or decision.

Illustration for Collocation Patterns
You can't go wrong with buying a gift card for her birthday.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Problem Occurrence

References the occurrence of an unexpected problem or mistake.

Illustration for Problem Occurrence
Everything went wrong during our project presentation.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Certain Success

Used when something is likely to be successful or satisfactory.

Illustration for Certain Success
With her experience, she can't go wrong in her new job.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Collocation Patterns

Often used with 'can't' to suggest a safe choice or decision.

Illustration for Collocation Patterns
You can't go wrong with buying a gift card for her birthday.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Problem Occurrence

References the occurrence of an unexpected problem or mistake.

Illustration for Problem Occurrence
Everything went wrong during our project presentation.
Visual representation of the word "Go wrong"

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