Under the plough

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Land that is in the process of being ploughed and prepared for sowing seeds.

The farmer has several acres of land under the plough.
Visual representation of "under the plough" - Land that is in the process of being ploughed and prepared for sowing seeds.
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Agricultural Setting

Use this phrase when discussing farming or crop cultivation.

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They put new land under the plough every year for maize.
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Literal Use

The phrase is often used in its literal sense to talk about agriculture.

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The rich soil here has never been under the plough.
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Active Farming

Describes land currently being worked on, not just any farmland.

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With half our fields under the plough, we're set for a busy season.
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