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gone west
What does gone west mean?
When a plan, a person, or a head has gone off the rails. 'Me head's gone west' means I'm losing the plot; 'the night went west' means it derailed. Same vibe as 'pear-shaped' but with more drama.
"Started off in the pub, ended up in Birkenhead — proper gone west."
Frequently asked questions
What does gone west mean in Scouse slang?
In Liverpool slang, gone west means something has gone wrong, weird, or pear-shaped.
How do you use gone west in a sentence?
"The whole plan's gone west, lad."
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