go bad

phrase

: to no longer be fresh enough to eat or drink : to become spoiled
Is the milk still good or has it gone bad?

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During that time, perishable foods go bad, and delays for other essentials add to costs, with inflation now at 90%. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 Grab any old bread, potatoes, or onions that may go bad while you’re gone. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 Ensure cans are sealed and stored properly so the paint doesn’t go bad prematurely. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 Longevity Potting soil can go bad since most of the components eventually decompose. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go bad

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“Go bad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20bad. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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