go bad

• Estragar-se, apodrecer ou tornar-se impróprio para consumo, geralmente falando de comida; também usado em sentido figurado para uma situação que se torna negativa ou uma pessoa que se torna corrupta ou desonesta.

To decay, spoil, or become rotten, typically referring to food; also used figuratively to describe a situation turning negative or a person becoming corrupt or dishonest.

1. Food spoilageA2informal

   To become unfit for consumption due to decay or contamination.

   Estragar

   • The milk went bad because it was left out of the fridge.
   • Check the expiration date before the food goes bad.
   • If you don't store it properly, the meat will go bad quickly.

2. Deterioration of a situationB1informal

   To become worse or less favorable over time.

   Deterioração da situação

   • The weather went bad, so we canceled the picnic.
   • Their relationship went bad after the argument.
   • The economy went bad during the recession.