to go wrong: to fail, to result badly Examples of TO GO WRONG Heaslip and Haim’s mother suspect that something went wrong with that treatment. I think we could use some more time to understand what went wrong with our economy.

for good: permanently, forever Examples of FOR GOOD “I’m ending this conversation for good!” she yelled, storming out and slamming the door. It feels great to have the race finished for good.

to go up: to increase (also: to drive up); to be constructed, to be erected Examples of TO GO UP As a matter of fact, that’s more often the case than when earnings are going up. Not because rates are going up, but because they were under-insured in the past.

To figure out: to solve, to find a solution; to understand Examples of FIGURE OUT I hoped to figure out a better way to get from Chicago to St. Louis, because there was construction on my usual route. I want to be the one to figure out a solution to this impossible math problem.

to step down: to retire or leave a top position, to resign Examples of TO STEP DOWN Next May the principal will step down after thirty-five years of service to the school. The angry shareholders wanted the company president to step down because of the stock scandal.

to turn on: to start or cause to function (also: to switch on) Examples of TURN ON I called building management because it wasn’t possible to turn on the ceiling fan. Do I need to turn on the television for it to record the program?