Go/turn sour

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verb

To become unsuccessful or to turn out badly.

The previously stable relationship between the two co-founders started to go sour when disagreements over company direction emerged.
Visual representation of "go/turn sour" - To become unsuccessful or to turn out badly.

Often appears as...

  • relationships go sour
  • deal turns sour
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Negative Outcome

Use when expressing that something hoped for didn't work out.

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The peace talks between the countries went sour and war ensued.
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Business Failures

Common in business and negotiations that don't end well.

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The merger went sour once the financial discrepancies were discovered.
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Subtle Warning

May imply a gradual process, not always immediate.

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You can sense things might go sour when communication breaks down.
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