The spelling of "went fours" may seem confusing to some, but it is actually quite straightforward once deciphered phonetically. The IPA transcription would be /wɛnt fɔrz/. This means that the "e" in "went" is pronounced like "eh" as in "set", while the "o" in "fours" is pronounced like "oh" as in "go". The combination of "fours" is likely a reference to the game of bridge, where the play of four cards by each player is called a "trick". Therefore, "went fours" refers to a player winning four consecutive tricks in a game of bridge.