go to the country

The phrase "go to the country" can refer to both traveling to rural areas and political actions, depending on the context.

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Definition

B1General

To travel to a rural area or region outside of urban centers.

Example

  • Every summer, they go to the country to enjoy the peace and quiet.

C1Politics

(UK, dated)To dissolve Parliament and call for a general election.

Example

  • The Prime Minister decided to go to the country to seek a fresh mandate from the voters.

Similar

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

go to towngo to grassgo toto gotraditional countygo south