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If the battle goes ill

🇬🇧 UK //ɪf ðə ˈbætəl ɡəʊz ɪl// 🇺🇸 US //ɪf ðə ˈbætl ɡoʊz ɪl//

Meaning of If the battle goes ill

If the battle has a negative outcome or situation.

In simple words: If the battle is not successful

If the battle goes ill in a sentence

• If the battle goes ill, we must retreat to regroup.
• The general warned, 'If the battle goes ill, we risk losing our entire army.'
• They prepared for the worst; if the battle goes ill, they would have a backup plan.
• The prophecy stated, 'If the battle goes ill, darkness will rise.'
• In history, many leaders faced dire consequences if the battle goes ill.

How to use If the battle goes ill

Used in serious or literary contexts. 'Goes ill' implies a negative outcome. Avoid in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone clause

Memory hint

Imagine a battle where the soldiers are feeling ill about their chances.

Related words

Collocations with If the battle goes ill

• battle goes ill
• outcome goes ill
• day goes ill

Synonyms for If the battle goes ill

• If the battle fails
• If the battle does poorly
• If the battle is unfortunate

Common mistakes with If the battle goes ill

• Confused with 'If the battle goes well'.
• Using 'ill' in informal contexts.
• Misunderstanding the meaning of 'ill' as only a health condition.

Frequently asked questions about If the battle goes ill

What does If the battle goes ill mean?

If the battle is not successful

What is the definition of If the battle goes ill?

If the battle has a negative outcome or situation.

How do you use If the battle goes ill in a sentence?

If the battle goes ill, we must retreat to regroup.

Can you give another example of If the battle goes ill?

The general warned, 'If the battle goes ill, we risk losing our entire army.'

What are synonyms for If the battle goes ill?

Common alternatives include If the battle fails, If the battle does poorly, If the battle is unfortunate.

What words go with If the battle goes ill?

It commonly pairs with battle goes ill, outcome goes ill, day goes ill.

What are common mistakes when using If the battle goes ill?

Confused with 'If the battle goes well'. Using 'ill' in informal contexts. Misunderstanding the meaning of 'ill' as only a health condition.

How do you pronounce If the battle goes ill?

US: //ɪf ðə ˈbætl ɡoʊz ɪl//, UK: //ɪf ðə ˈbætəl ɡəʊz ɪl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is If the battle goes ill formal or informal?

"If the battle goes ill" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use If the battle goes ill?

Used in serious or literary contexts. 'Goes ill' implies a negative outcome. Avoid in everyday conversation.