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astray
a·stray A0485200 (ə-strā′)adv.1. Away from the correct path or direction: an improperly addressed letter that went astray.2. Away from the right or good, as in thought or behavior; straying to or into wrong or evil ways.
[Middle English, from Old French estraie, past participle of estraier, to stray; see stray.]
a·stray′ adj.astray (əˈstreɪ) adj, adv (postpositive) 1. out of the correct path or direction2. out of the right, good, or expected way; into error[C13: from Old French estraie roaming, from estraier to stray]a•stray (əˈstreɪ)
adv., adj. 1. out of the right way; off the correct or known path or route: to go astray and get lost. 2. away from that which is right; into error, confusion, or undesirable action or thought: to be led astray. [1250–1300; Middle English astraye < Anglo-French *astraié, Old French estraié, past participle of estraier; see stray] Thesaurus| Adv. | 1. |  astray - away from the right path or direction; "he was led astray" | | 2. |  astray - far from the intended target; "the arrow went wide of the mark"; "a bullet went astray and killed a bystander"wide |
astrayadjective & adverb off the right track, adrift, off course, off the mark, amiss Many items of mail being sent to her have gone astray.lead someone astray lead into sin, lead into error, lead into bad ways, lead into wrong, lead off the straight and narrow The judge thought he'd been led astray by others.astrayadverbNot in the right way or on the proper course:afield, amiss, awry, wrong.adjective1. Unable to find the correct way or place to go:disoriented, lost, stray.2. Not in accordance with what is usual or expected:amiss, awry, sour, wrong.Translationsastray (əˈstrei) adjective, adverb away from the right direction; missing, lost. The letter has gone astray; We were led astray by the inaccurate map. 迷路 迷路astray
the best-laid plans go astraySaid when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. It is an abbreviated version of the full proverb "the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray." I always thought our marriage was stable and that we'd be together forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, even the best-laid plans go astray. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. Even the best-laid plans go astray, I suppose."See also: astray, go, planthe best-laid schemes go astraySaid when things that are well prepared for or seem certain end poorly or differently from how one intends. It is an abbreviated version of the line, "The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley" (go astray), from Robert Burns' poem "To a Mouse," which itself is a play on the proverb "the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray." I always thought our marriage was stable and that we'd be together forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, even the best-laid schemes go astray. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. Even the best-laid schemes go astray, I suppose."See also: astray, go, schemethe best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astraySaid when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. The phrase is likely an adaptation of a line from 18th-century Scottish poet Robert Burns. I always thought our business would last forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. The best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray, I suppose."See also: and, astray, go, men, mice, of, oft, planlead (one) astray1. To lead one in the wrong direction; to cause one to be lost or in the wrong place. I'm afraid the GPS led us astray. We should have turned right back there. It was only when we saw the waterfall again that we realized our guide had been leading us astray.2. To misdirect one into error. A few false positives led me astray at first, but I think I have a good idea of the data trends now.3. To negatively influence one; to influence one to make poor choices. I just hope this new group that my son is hanging out with doesn't lead him astray.See also: astray, leadgo astray1. To deviate from what is good or expected. It's not hard to get that professor to go astray and start ranting about current events.2. To become lost. A: "It seems my coat has gone astray." B: "Hmm, maybe someone picked it up by mistake."3. To become fraught with error or proceed in a way that will not lead to success or a positive outcome. We finally had to call in a professional after my efforts to fix the boiler went astray. My life goals just kind of went astray for a time in my twenties, but I've gotten back on track.See also: astray, gobest-laid plans of mice and men oft(en) go astray, and best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley.Prov. Things often go wrong even though you have carefully planned what you are going to do. (The gang aft a-gley version is Scots dialect, and comes from Robert Burns' poem "To a Mouse.") Jill: I reserved a hotel room for us three weeks ago, but now the clerk says he has no record of our reservation. So much for our fun weekend in the city. Jane: Well, these things happen. The best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray. I had all the arrangements made for my party, and then the guest of honor got sick and I had to call the whole thing off. The best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft a-gley. If a little rain can ruin the best-laid plans of mice and men, think what an earthquake might do!See also: and, astray, go, men, mice, of, oft, plango astray 1. Lit. to wander off the road or path. Stick to the path and try not to go astray. I couldn't see the trail and I almost went astray. 2. Fig. [for something] to get lost or misplaced. My glasses have gone astray again. Mary's book went astray or maybe it was stolen. 3. Fig. to turn bad or wander from the way of goodness; to make an error. I'm afraid your son has gone astray and gotten into a bit of trouble. Iwent astray with the computer program at this point.See also: astray, golead someone astrayto direct or guide someone in the wrong direction. I am afraid that this young man has been leading you astray. I think you had better stop seeing him. No one can lead me astray. I know what I am doing.See also: astray, leadbest-laid plans go astray, theAlso, the best-laid schemes go astray. Even very careful designs or projects do not always succeed. For example, Mary spent all afternoon preparing this elaborate dish but forgot the most important ingredient-oh well, the best-laid plans go astray . This particular turn of phrase comes from Robert Burns's poem "To a Mouse" (1786): "The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley [go often astray]." It is so well known that it is often abbreviated to the best-laid plans. See also: go, plango astrayWander off the right path or subject; also, wander into evil or error. For example, It was hard to follow the lecturer's gist, since he kept going astray, or The gang members led him astray, and he ended up in court. This expression alludes to sheep or other animals that stray from the rest of the flock. Indeed, Handel's oratorio Messiah (1741) has this chorus: "All we like sheep have gone astray, Every one to his own way." [c. 1300] See also: astray, gogo aˈstray
1 become lost; be stolen: Several letters went astray or were not delivered. ♢ We locked up our valuables so they wouldn’t go astray.
2 go in the wrong direction or have the wrong result: Fortunately the gunman’s shots went astray.See also: astray, golead somebody aˈstray encourage somebody to behave in a silly or criminal way: Small children are easily led astray by older children. ♢ He’s a weak character, who’s easily led astray.See also: astray, lead, somebodyastray
Related to astray: lead astray, go astraySynonyms for astrayadv off the right trackSynonyms- off the right track
- adrift
- off course
- off the mark
- amiss
phrase lead someone astraySynonyms- lead into sin
- lead into error
- lead into bad ways
- lead into wrong
- lead off the straight and narrow
Synonyms for astrayadv not in the right way or on the proper courseSynonymsadj unable to find the correct way or place to goSynonymsadj not in accordance with what is usual or expectedSynonymsSynonyms for astrayadv far from the intended targetSynonyms |