go bad
idiom
: 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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Raw whole eggs in their shell, even when refrigerated properly, go bad four to five weeks beyond the pack date–which is about three weeks after purchase.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
The oil in the chips can also go bad if exposed to heat, which can affect their taste and smell.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Here's why coffee creamer recalls matter: Spoilage before the expiration date – Some creamers go bad early due to packaging flaws, temperature shifts, or production issues.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Bacteria and yeast and all the nasty little things that make food go bad need moisture to be happy.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
The oil in the chips can also go bad if exposed to heat, which can affect their taste and smell.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Here's why coffee creamer recalls matter: Spoilage before the expiration date – Some creamers go bad early due to packaging flaws, temperature shifts, or production issues.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Bacteria and yeast and all the nasty little things that make food go bad need moisture to be happy.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Go bad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20bad. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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