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What does something has gone a-rye mean ... and is the correct phrase or spelling?

The phrase you're looking for is "something has gone awry".

Meaning:

"Gone awry" means that something has gone wrong, gone astray, or deviated from the expected course. It suggests a mishap, a mistake, or an unintended consequence.

Origin:

The word "awry" comes from Old English "awrīe" meaning "askew, crooked, or wrong." It was originally used to describe something that was out of place or crooked, but later expanded to encompass things that were wrong or amiss.

Examples:

* "Our plans for the weekend went awry when the car broke down."

* "The whole project went awry after the budget was cut."

* "The interview went awry when I accidentally spilled coffee on the interviewer's shirt."

"A-rye" is not a correct spelling or phrase. While it sounds similar, it's not a recognized word or expression.

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