neck of woods

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The cold frosts are beginning to leave their imprints; already snow is capping the mountain-tops, and God help us if we get winter-bound in this "neck of woods."

From Incidents of the War: Humorous, Pathetic, and Descriptive by Burnett, Alf

Why, take Texas himse'f: Thar's a fly-by-night party pesterin' 'round camp for a space, who lets on he's from the same neck of woods as Texas.

From Faro Nell and Her Friends Wolfville Stories by Dunton, W. Herbert

"Can we get through this neck of woods?" asked McKay calmly.

From In Secret by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

About a mile away, on the other side of this neck of woods, wherein Robin had been trapped, was a little tumbledown cottage.

From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)

Yesterday was visiting day in camp; after drill, as pretty a "Jane" as I have seen in this neck of woods asks one of 'em did he croak a Fritz, while on the other side?

From Love Letters of a Rookie to Julie by Stone, Barney