Explode; begin to decompose (2,3)

I believe the answer is:

go off

(Other definitions for go off that I've seen before include "Explode" , "Decay - become disenchanted with" , "fall asleep" , "Turn" , "Rot; leave" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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