Neck of the woods

Pro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Use

Used informally in conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.

Are there any good parks in your neck of the woods?

Pro Tip 2/3

Local Familiarity

Implies a sense of belonging or familiarity with a place, often used by locals.

In my neck of the woods, we have a traditional fair each summer.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not Precise

Refers to an area without specifying exact boundaries; can be vague.

There’s expected to be snowfall over in that neck of the woods.