“go to the”

The following 10 entries include the term go to the.

go to the dogs

phrase

: to become ruined : to change to a much worse condition

go to the mat

phrase

: to make an all-out combative effort (as in support of a position)

go to the bathroom

phrase

: to use the toilet

go to the cinema

phrase

: to go to see a movie

go to the country

phrase

: to call for a general election to be held

go to the devil

phrase

used to forcefully and rudely tell someone to go away and leave one alone

go to (the) expense

phrase

: to spend money on something

go to the stake for/over

phrase

: to defend (something or someone) even though one's actions or statements may cause one trouble or harm

go to the toilet

phrase

: to use the toilet

go to the wall

phrase

: to make every possible effort to achieve something, to win, etc.


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