English Expression · Intermediate
go sour
To spoil, rot, become sour
Pronunciation: say go sour
Meaning
To go wrong, fail, or become unpleasant.
Example
The flight went sour after I spilled coffee all over myself.
The flight went sour after I spilled coffee all over myself.
Practice tips
- Practice go sour out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.