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neck of the woods

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  1. A neighborhood or region, as in He's one of the wealthiest men in our neck of the woods. Originally (mid-1800s) alluding to a forest settlement, this colloquial term is now used more loosely, for urban as well as rural locales.

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“I don’t think the rest of the country cared as much, but certainly in that neck of the woods, that was maybe the biggest takeaway from last night.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Valley historians will enjoy a cameo appearance by the Newport Pop Festival, the biggest thing to happen in that neck of the woods in 1969.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

Ideally, that’s not the case in your neck of the woods.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2025

“Really special to be here in her neck of the woods with her family just down the road.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 19, 2023

“So, what brings you to this neck of the woods, Minister?” came Madam Rosmerta’s voice.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

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