back of beyond
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A random guy living in the back of beyond not only knew John McCain’s name, but knew him to be a friend who would help him if he could.
From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2018
It’s not the back of beyond, but there are things that could happen, especially as we’re approaching winter: a delivery drivers’ strike, an oil strike, floods.
From The Guardian • Jan. 28, 2018
Expeditionary Medical Kits should be customized with based on your itinerary help from a physician—preferably someone who can prescribe emergency meds for you to self-administer in the back of beyond.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2015
Australia has a long history of teaching children whose parents have actually chosen to live in the back of beyond, in tiny communities which don't have adequate schooling.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2014
“So what do you do in this back of beyond, then?’ he teased.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
