How to Pronounce "go to ground"
expression
GOH tuh GROWND
guh-OH too GROWN'D
Definition
To hide or disappear, especially to avoid trouble or attention. It can also refer to animals hiding in their burrows.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH tuh GROWND
UK
guh-OH too GROWN'D
Listen in Context
After the news broke, he went to ground for a few weeks.
The fox goes to ground when it senses danger.
The suspect tried to go to ground after the robbery.
When the scandal erupted, the politician went to ground until things calmed down.