Go to ground

phrase

To hide or disappear, often to avoid something or someone.

The politician decided to go to ground after the scandal broke out.
Visual representation of "go to ground" - To hide or disappear, often to avoid something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • i had to go to ground
  • he will go to ground

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrase

In hunting, when an animal goes into its hole, especially when being pursued.

The fox went to ground to avoid the hounds.
Visual representation of "go to ground" - In hunting, when an animal goes into its hole, especially when being pursued.

Often appears as...

  • the rabbit went to ground
  • go to ground for safety

Usage tips

Approving

Idiomatic

phrase

To hide or disappear, often to avoid something or someone.

The politician decided to go to ground after the scandal broke out.
Visual representation of "go to ground" - To hide or disappear, often to avoid something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • i had to go to ground
  • he will go to ground

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrase

In hunting, when an animal goes into its hole, especially when being pursued.

The fox went to ground to avoid the hounds.
Visual representation of "go to ground" - In hunting, when an animal goes into its hole, especially when being pursued.

Often appears as...

  • the rabbit went to ground
  • go to ground for safety

Usage tips

Approving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "go to ground"
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Avoiding Trouble

Used when someone wants to stay away from problems or controversy.

Illustration for Avoiding Trouble
After the argument, she went to ground until things cooled off.
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Stealthy Exit

Means to leave unnoticed, especially to dodge an unpleasant situation.

Illustration for Stealthy Exit
He sensed the meeting would get heated, so he went to ground early.
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Temporary Disappearance

Implies that the person will likely reappear after some time away.

Illustration for Temporary Disappearance
The celebrity went to ground after the media frenzy but is expected back soon.
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Avoiding Trouble

Used when someone wants to stay away from problems or controversy.

Illustration for Avoiding Trouble
After the argument, she went to ground until things cooled off.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Stealthy Exit

Means to leave unnoticed, especially to dodge an unpleasant situation.

Illustration for Stealthy Exit
He sensed the meeting would get heated, so he went to ground early.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary Disappearance

Implies that the person will likely reappear after some time away.

Illustration for Temporary Disappearance
The celebrity went to ground after the media frenzy but is expected back soon.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Avoiding Trouble

Used when someone wants to stay away from problems or controversy.

Illustration for Avoiding Trouble
After the argument, she went to ground until things cooled off.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Stealthy Exit

Means to leave unnoticed, especially to dodge an unpleasant situation.

Illustration for Stealthy Exit
He sensed the meeting would get heated, so he went to ground early.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary Disappearance

Implies that the person will likely reappear after some time away.

Illustration for Temporary Disappearance
The celebrity went to ground after the media frenzy but is expected back soon.
Visual representation of the word "Go to ground"

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