CEFR B1

go sour

verb phrase

Meaning

To become unpleasant, spoiled, or less enjoyable, especially when referring to food, drinks, or relationships.

Examples

The plan to surprise him went sour when he overheard us.
After a promising start, their business relationship began to go sour.

Synonyms: spoil, deteriorate, worsen, sour

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go sour (B1)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: ɡoʊ ˈsaʊər

Definition

To become unpleasant, spoiled, or less enjoyable, especially when referring to food, drinks, or relationships.

Examples

The plan to surprise him went sour when he overheard us.
After a promising start, their business relationship began to go sour.

How to Use go sour

go sour (verb phrase): To become unpleasant, spoiled, or less enjoyable. — "The negotiations went sour at the last minute."
go sour on (prepositional phrase): To lose enthusiasm or a positive opinion about something or someone. — "I've gone sour on the idea of moving abroad after hearing about the difficulties."

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