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Idiom: Go To Ground

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How to pronounce "go to ground":

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To escape into a burrow, hole, etc. when being hunted.

Example: "The fox escaped from the hounds by going to ground."

To hide from public view or sequester oneself, especially when authorities, members of the news media, or others are looking for one.

To fall on the floor

Example Sentences

1
After the scandal, the celebrity decided to go to ground and avoid the media.
2
The fugitive finally decided to go to ground in a remote cabin in the woods.

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