go sour

Frequency: 8.518.1 per million words

can be used figuratively

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Examples (10)

  • The milk will go sour if you leave it out of the fridge.
  • Their friendship began to go sour after the argument.
  • Plans for the project could go sour if funding is cut.
  • She noticed the fruit had gone sour and threw it away.
  • His mood tends to go sour when he's tired.
  • Don't let your dreams go sour because of minor setbacks.
  • The political climate has gone distinctly sour in recent months.
  • Everything started to go sour when the main investor pulled out.
  • If the negotiations go sour, we'll have to find another solution.
  • The delicious homemade jam might go sour if not stored properly.