Collocations of 'Do- Set- Go' - Negative or Neutral Changes (Go)

Discover how English collocations with 'Go' like "go mad" and "go into effect" express negative or neutral changes in English.

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Collocations of 'Do- Set- Go'
to [go] astray
to [go] astray [phrase]

(of a plan, project, etc.) to lose direction and not continue according to the intended or expected path or course of action

Ex: His attempt to surprise his partner with a romantic dinner went astray when he burned the main course .
to [go] bad
to [go] bad [phrase]

to no longer be good for use or consumption

Ex: Let 's check the expiration date to avoid consuming products that have gone bad .
to [go] bald
to [go] bald [phrase]

to experience a loss of hair on the scalp, leading to a bald or partially bald appearance

Ex: Going bald can be a natural part of the aging process for some individuals .
to [go] bankrupt
to [go] bankrupt [phrase]

to run out of money or assets and be unable to pay one's debts or financial obligations

Ex: Let 's seek financial advice to prevent our business from going bankrupt .
to [go] blind
to [go] blind [phrase]

to lose the ability to see in one or both eyes

Ex: Let 's raise awareness about preventing conditions that can cause people to go blind .
to [go] crazy
to [go] crazy [phrase]

to experience mental instability or extreme emotional distress, often resulting in irrational or unpredictable behavior

Ex: A lack of sleep can sometimes make people feel like they are going crazy .
to [go] dark
to [go] dark [phrase]

to become without light, making the surroundings difficult to see

Ex: During a lunar eclipse , the moon can go dark for a short period .
to [go] deaf
to [go] deaf [phrase]

to lose the ability to hear in one or both ears

Ex: Let 's raise awareness about preventing conditions that can cause people to go deaf .
to [go] insane
to [go] insane [phrase]

to display extreme and irrational behavior because of severe mental or emotional issues, often leading to a disconnection from reality or reason

Ex: Going insane is a serious matter and should be addressed with care and understanding .
to [go] mad
to [go] mad [phrase]

to exhibit irrational behavior, often because of emotional stress or mental instability

Ex: Lack of sleep and high stress levels can lead to temporary feelings of going mad .
to [go] missing
to [go] missing [phrase]

to disappear or not be found in the expected place

Ex: Let 's report to the authorities if something valuable goes missing .
to [go] quiet
to [go] quiet [phrase]

to stop talking or making noise

Ex: Going quiet can be a sign of someone deep in thought or reflection .
to [go] to war
to [go] to war [phrase]

(of nations or groups of people) to engage in armed conflict or warfare and enter a state of military confrontation

Ex: Let 's work toward diplomatic solutions to prevent nations from going to war .
to [go] yellow
to [go] yellow [phrase]

to turn yellow in color, often due to factors such as ripening, discoloration, or exposure to certain substances or conditions

Ex: Let 's be mindful of food items that may go yellow , indicating spoilage .
to [go] back on {one's} word
to [go] back on {one's} word [phrase]

to fail to keep a promise or commitment that was previously made

Ex: It 's important not to go back on your word , especially in business deals .
to [go|do] without {sb/sth}
to [go|do] without {sb/sth} [phrase]

to manage or function without someone or something that is typically needed or desired

Ex: She had to go without her morning coffee when they ran out of beans .
to [go] into effect
to [go] into effect [phrase]

to start being implemented or applied

Ex: The updated software will go into effect after the system reboot .
Collocations of 'Do- Set- Go'
Academic, Actions, or Activities (Do) Housework, Exercise, or Recreation (Do) Preparation & Arrangement (Set) Influence & Control (Set)
Limitations & Planning (Set) Negative or Neutral Changes (Go) Actions & Activities (Go)