English Slang Collection：
go through the motions
[释] to do sth out of obligation rather than desire;
[例] Bob was only going through the motions at the party instead of really having fun.;
go to ground
[释] to hide from sb/sth;
[例] The tyrant went to ground during the uprising.
go to bat for
[释] to help/defense sb;
[例] No matter how this thing ends, I have to go to bat for my brother.;
go to hell in a hand-basket
[例] to deteriorate quickly and utterly;
[例] Mike's company went hell in a hand-basket during financial crisis.
go the distance
[释] to keep making efforts until you achieve your goal;
[例] Don't misjudge where your finish line is and always be ready to go the distance.;
go to the dogs
[释] to declines in standards;
[例] This cafe went to the dogs in only a year.
