Go amiss

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo be unhelpful or inappropriate: usually used in the negative, as "not go amiss", to express that something would be welcome or useful.

"A nice cup of tea wouldn't go amiss."

2.VerbUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go,‎ amiss.

"We must find out what went amiss in order to avoid such mishaps in the future."

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