go geographic

go geographic
 v. phr.— «In A.A. meetings they use the term “going geographic” of an alcoholic personality to describe that idea of constantly moving, running, probably trying to escape and find at the same time.» —“A passion for the Chandlers” by Graham Fuller Los Angeles Times Nov. 7, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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