The back of beyond

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Geographic Isolation

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

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. Slide

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. Slide

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

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