Verb
go to the country (third-person singular simple present goes to the country, present participle going to the country, simple past went to the country, past participle gone to the country)
(politics, dated) To appeal to the feeling of the community by a general election.
Most people live in the city and go to the country at the weekend, and that's posh and aristocratic, but actually to live in the country and come to London when you can't take it any more is different. Damien Hirst
.. learn to draw: that's where most of you [Troyon's pupils] are falling down today.... draw with all your might; you can never learn to much. However, don't neglect painting, go to the country from time to time and make studies and above all develop them. Constant Troyon
It only makes sense to not only go to the country that invented one of the core tenants of the UFC toolbox but to do it such an iconic stadium would really drive home how important the history of the region is for the UFC. Source: Internet
He had been due to deliver a Budget in November but that was cancelled after Brexit was delayed and Mr Johnson decided to go to the country. Source: Internet