His plans went astray when the unexpected storm hit.
lead astray
Frequency:
70
%
The false information led him astray from the truth.
stray off
Frequency:
60
%
The hiker decided to stray off the main trail to explore the woods.
wander astray
Frequency:
45
%
Without a map, we might wander astray in the forest.
Idiomatic Expressions for astray
Phrase: Stray from the path
Meaning: To deviate from the original plan or course of action.
Usage: It's easy to stray from the path of healthy eating when surrounded by tempting treats.