go to the country


go to the country

1. To travel to a more rural or remote area than one's current location. I want to go to the country on Saturday, to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.2. To hold an election. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I plan to go to the country next year.See also: country, go

go to the country

BRITISHCOMMON If a head of government or a government goes to the country, they hold a general election. Strictly speaking, the Prime Minister doesn't have to go to the country for another year.See also: country, go

go (or appeal) to the country

test public opinion by dissolving Parliament and holding a general election. BritishSee also: country, go

go to the ˈcountry

(British English) hold a general election: The Prime Minister may decide to go to the country in the next few weeks.See also: country, go