go to grass
The phrase "go to grass" has historically been used in various contexts, from referring to retired horses to dismissing people or projects.
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Definition
C2Equestrian
(historical)To be retired from work, especially of a horse, and allowed to graze in a pasture.
Example
- After years of racing, the champion horse finally went to grass.
C2General
(informal, dated)To go into retirement or be dismissed from a position.
Example
- After a long career, he decided it was time to go to grass.
C2Boxing
(slang)To take a violent fall or be knocked down.
Example
- The boxer went to grass after a powerful uppercut.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go to grass":
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