Round here
prepositional phrase
In or near this place, area, or location.
There are not many jobs 'round here.
Often appears as...
- live 'round here
- work 'round here
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
prepositional phrase
In or near the specific area of interest or discussion.
We don't allow that kind of behaviour 'round here.
Often appears as...
- not allowed 'round here
- don't do that 'round here
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
prepositional phrase
In or near this place, area, or location.
There are not many jobs 'round here.
Often appears as...
- live 'round here
- work 'round here
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
prepositional phrase
In or near the specific area of interest or discussion.
We don't allow that kind of behaviour 'round here.
Often appears as...
- not allowed 'round here
- don't do that 'round here
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Local Familiarity
Suggests the speaker knows the area well and can give personal insights or opinions.
You'll get the best coffee 'round here if you ask me.
Pro Tip 2/3Exclusion Warning
May hint that outsiders or newcomers might not fully understand local ways or issues.
Things work differently 'round here than you're used to.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Criticism
Can be used to lightly criticize or hint at a lack in the locality.
It's tough finding good bookstores 'round here.
Pro Tip 1/3Local Familiarity
Suggests the speaker knows the area well and can give personal insights or opinions.
You'll get the best coffee 'round here if you ask me.
Pro Tip 2/3Exclusion Warning
May hint that outsiders or newcomers might not fully understand local ways or issues.
Things work differently 'round here than you're used to.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Criticism
Can be used to lightly criticize or hint at a lack in the locality.
It's tough finding good bookstores 'round here.
Pro Tip 1/3Local Familiarity
Suggests the speaker knows the area well and can give personal insights or opinions.
You'll get the best coffee 'round here if you ask me.
Pro Tip 2/3Exclusion Warning
May hint that outsiders or newcomers might not fully understand local ways or issues.
Things work differently 'round here than you're used to.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Criticism
Can be used to lightly criticize or hint at a lack in the locality.
It's tough finding good bookstores 'round here.
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