Neck of the woods

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noun phrase

A particular area or neighborhood.

It's great to see a new supermarket opening in our neck of the woods.
Visual representation of "neck of the woods" - A particular area or neighborhood

Often appears as...

  • in my neck of the woods
  • your neck of the woods

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Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Use

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

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

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

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In my neck of the woods, we have a traditional fair each summer.
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Not Precise

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

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