Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
your-neck-of-the-woods
idiom
/jʊər nɛk əv ðə wʊdz/
Definition
A phrase used to refer to someone’s local area or neighborhood.
Examples
- It’s great to see someone from your neck of the woods here at the conference.
- What are some popular attractions in your neck of the woods?
Meaning
The expression ‘your neck of the woods’ denotes a specific area or region, particularly where someone lives or is familiar with.
Synonyms
- your area
- your region
- your locality
- your neighborhood
