to  go  down  that road
go
gəʊ
gew
down
daʊn
dawn
<abbr style="text-decoration: underline;" title="that / the" > that</abbr>
ðæt
dhāt
road
rəʊd
rewd

Definition & Meaning of "go down that road"in English

to go down that road
01

to choose to do something in a specified manner 

to [go] down (that|the) road definition and meaning
Idiom

What is the origin of the idiom "go down that road" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "go down that road" is not tied to a specific historical event or cultural reference. It is a metaphorical expression that likely emerged from the imagery of traveling or journeying along a specific path or route. The concept of a road or path as a metaphor for a course of action or decision has been present in language and literature for a long time. It is often used when someone is considering a particular option or proposing a specific approach to a problem or situation.

Examples
If we go down that road, we'll need to be ready for a long legal fight. 
to  go  down  this road
go
gəʊ
gew
down
daʊn
dawn
<abbr style="text-decoration: underline;" title="this / a" > this</abbr>
ðɪs
dhis
road
ei
to go down this road
01

to make a decision about taking a particular course of action 

Examples
When discussing controversial topics, it's sometimes better not to go down this road to avoid unnecessary arguments. 
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