| 释义 |
idiomthe back of beyondused about a place that is far away and difficult to get to, especially one where few people live:My parents live up in the back of beyond - you never see a soul.I visit people in their own homes, out at the back of beyond.
the back of beyondA location that is extremely remote, out of the way, or inaccessible. She lives out in the back of beyond, so it's always a major hassle to go and visit her at Christmastime. the back of beyond You describe a place as the back of beyond when it is very far away from towns or cities. How did my brother come to be living in a cottage in the back of beyond? the back of beyond a very remote or inaccessible place. 1998 Sanjida O'Connell Angel Bird This is London, Niall, not some poky wee place in the back of beyond. the ˌback of beˈyond (informal) a lonely place that is a long way from any town: That village they’ve moved to is really in the back of beyond! |