The back of beyond

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noun

A very remote or isolated place.

He lives way out in the back of beyond, where even the GPS doesn't work.
Visual representation of "the back of beyond" - A very remote or isolated place

Often appears as...

  • live in the back of beyond
  • out in the back of beyond

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Colloquial

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Geographic Isolation

Used to describe places very far from cities or towns, often without many people or conveniences.

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After retiring, Aunt May decided to settle in the back of beyond, surrounded by nature.
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Emphasizing Distance

Expresses that something is an extremely long way away, often used to exaggerate for effect.

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Their new house is in the back of beyond; it took us hours to get there!
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Difficult Access

Can imply that the location is not only remote but also difficult to reach or travel to.

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We'll need a four-wheel drive to reach the cabin; it's in the back of beyond.
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