don't go there

Cultural  

1. Don't imagine or even think such a thing. It is often used in a slightly risqué context.

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Example Sentences

“These are mental-health professionals — but you don’t go there for therapy, you go to develop a parenting plan,” she says.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

“I didn’t raise my hand earlier because I don’t participate, I don’t go there, so don’t read anything into my lack of response. I want to keep the bad guys guessing.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023

We have to make sure we don't go there just to watch them play.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2022

“Now, you’ve got the community saying, ‘No, you don’t go there!’

From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2022

“She’ll come out here if you don’t go there first,” he said, and I knew he was right.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk