go to the country
1. To travel to a more rural or remote area than one's current location. I want to go to the country on Saturday, to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
2. To hold an election. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I plan to go to the country next year.
go to the country
BRITISHCOMMON If a head of government or a government goes to the country, they hold a general election. Strictly speaking, the Prime Minister doesn't have to go to the country for another year.
go (or appeal) to the country
test public opinion by dissolving Parliament and holding a general election. Britishgo to the ˈcountry
(British English) hold a general election: The Prime Minister may decide to go to the country in the next few weeks.