go to earth
The phrase 'go to earth' originates from British English and is used both literally and figuratively.
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Definition
B2General
(figurative, british)To hide or seek refuge to avoid being found or caught.
Example
- After the scandal broke, he went to earth to avoid the media.
C1Hunting
(literal, british)To hide underground, usually referring to a hunted animal seeking refuge in its burrow.
Example
- The fox went to earth to escape the hunters.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go to earth":
go to groundterra firmadark earthgo to grassgo togo to hellfall to the groundgo underground