Wander 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.

What does it mean to astray?

1 : off the right path or route : straying. 2 : in error : away from what is proper or desirable.

How do you use go astray in a sentence?

Too many passes went astray as well. As soon as something goes astray the belief just drains from the players. Many sentences go astray and become hopelessly confused because the writer does not know clearly what he wants to say. The odd hoop went astray, as well.