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go home

phrasal verb

The phrase "go home" is versatile, used in everyday speech, euphemisms, and idiomatic expressions.

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Definition

A1General

(common)To return to one's place of residence.

Example

  • After a long day at work, I just want to go home and relax.
  • She decided to go home early from the party.

B2Euphemism

(figurative, euphemistic)To pass away.

Example

  • He went home peacefully last night.

B1Competition

(informal)To be eliminated from a competition.

Example

  • The contestant with the fewest votes will go home tonight.

B2Idiomatic

(slang, informal)To leave or to stop participating, often used to indicate someone is not able to handle a situation.

Example

  • If you can't handle the pressure, just go home.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go home":

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