Example: Manchmal kann bei neuen Projekten etwas schiefgehen.
Definition
"Schiefgehen" means to go wrong or fail, especially when plans or events do not turn out as expected. It describes situations where something does not happen correctly or as intended, often resulting in mistakes or problems.
The word "schiefgehen" comes from the German words "schief," meaning crooked or wrong, and "gehen," meaning to go. So, it literally means 'to go crooked' or 'to go wrong.' Did you know? The expression vividly captures the idea of a plan or action veering off course.
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