Go bad Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To become spoiled, rotten, or unsafe to use or eat, especially food. It can also mean to become worse in condition or quality.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly for food becoming spoiled, but can also refer to situations, relationships, or products worsening in quality. Common with food: 'milk goes bad', 'the fruit went bad'. Informal expression, not suitable for formal writing. Don't confuse with 'go wrong' (something not working as planned).
Example Sentences
The milk will go bad if you leave it out of the fridge.
basic
The bread has gone bad. It’s moldy.
basic
Don’t eat the chicken if it smells like it has gone bad.
basic
How long does it take for eggs to go bad?
natural
After a week, the fruit started to go bad, so we made a smoothie.
natural
Our plans really went bad after the storm hit.
natural