Go to the country
phrase
To dissolve Parliament and hold a general election.
Given the public dissatisfaction, the Prime Minister had no choice but to go to the country.
Often appears as...
- decide to go to the country
- forced to go to the country
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
To go from the city to a rural area, often for a short time for relaxation or vacation.
After a stressful week at work, she decided to go to the country for the weekend.
Often appears as...
- go to the country for a holiday
- go to the country for the weekend
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To dissolve Parliament and hold a general election.
Given the public dissatisfaction, the Prime Minister had no choice but to go to the country.
Often appears as...
- decide to go to the country
- forced to go to the country
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
To go from the city to a rural area, often for a short time for relaxation or vacation.
After a stressful week at work, she decided to go to the country for the weekend.
Often appears as...
- go to the country for a holiday
- go to the country for the weekend
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Political Context
Used to talk about elections, specifically in the UK political system where the parliament can be dissolved.
The government's loss on the vote may cause them to go to the country soon.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Decision
Indicates a significant and formal political action, not just a casual reference to elections.
Facing the deadlock in parliament, the leader decided it was time to go to the country.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Does not mean physically travelling, but refers to seeking public opinion through an election.
With the situation so unclear, will the Prime Minister actually go to the country?
Pro Tip 1/3Political Context
Used to talk about elections, specifically in the UK political system where the parliament can be dissolved.
The government's loss on the vote may cause them to go to the country soon.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Decision
Indicates a significant and formal political action, not just a casual reference to elections.
Facing the deadlock in parliament, the leader decided it was time to go to the country.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Does not mean physically travelling, but refers to seeking public opinion through an election.
With the situation so unclear, will the Prime Minister actually go to the country?
Pro Tip 1/3Political Context
Used to talk about elections, specifically in the UK political system where the parliament can be dissolved.
The government's loss on the vote may cause them to go to the country soon.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Decision
Indicates a significant and formal political action, not just a casual reference to elections.
Facing the deadlock in parliament, the leader decided it was time to go to the country.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Does not mean physically travelling, but refers to seeking public opinion through an election.
With the situation so unclear, will the Prime Minister actually go to the country?
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