Go’t’th’House

In Appalachian and Southern speech, "go’t’th’house" means "go to the house," usually meaning go home, go indoors, or wrap something up.

Hillbilly Dude Says...

I've heard this one all my life when it's time to go home. 'Well. Let's go't'the'house.'

Pronunciation

[go-t-thuh-house]

Elmer:

You headin’ anywhere after this?

Estel:

Nope, I’m just gonna go’t’th’house.

Elmer:

Storm’s blowin’ in.

Estel:

Best go’t’th’house.

Elmer:

We’re outta bait.

Estel:

Reckon it’s time to go’t’th’house.

other spellings: go to the house, go t' the house, go t'the house, and go't'th'house

★ In sports or friendly competition, "time to go’t’th’house" can be a lighthearted way of saying "it’s over" or "we lost." ★

Likely a natural speech contraction of "go to the house," where the "to the" blends into "t’th’." Common in Appalachian and rural Southern English.

Context is key - it doesn’t always mean your actual house. It can mean "go home," "go indoors," or "call it quits" depending on the situation.

Is "go’t’th’house" always about going home?

Nope - sometimes it just means "go inside" or "wrap things up."

Why does it sound so run together?

Rapid speech in Appalachian and Southern English often drops or blends sounds, especially in common phrases.

Do people outside the South say this?

Rarely - it’s mostly heard in the South and Appalachia.

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