Phrase guide

go to town

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To proceed enthusiastically, vigorously, or expertly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • She really went to town with the party preparations.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go, to, town.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Pa went to town to buy a new plough.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Estonian: edu saavutama — proceed enthusiastically
  • Estonian: tublisti töötama — proceed enthusiastically
  • Northern Kurdish: ajotn bajêrr — proceed enthusiastically
  • Northern Kurdish: keftn kari — proceed enthusiastically
  • Spanish: echar la casa por la ventana — proceed enthusiastically
  • Spanish: tirar la casa por la ventana — proceed enthusiastically
  • Swedish: köra hårt — proceed enthusiastically
  • Estonian: linna minema — go to town
  • French: aller en ville — go to town
  • Swedish: gå till stan — go to town
  • Swedish: åka till stan — go to town