the old country
Example Sentences
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Americans could be forgiven for wondering what is the point of the old country beyond some fine costume drama, a smattering of challenging golf courses, and a cheap alternative for their children’s education.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
That's not to say there isn't still a huge amount of goodwill towards everyone from the "old country".
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025
The players were immigrants or the sons of immigrants, playing a game that was considered a national pastime in the old country but little more than a waste of time in the new one.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024
“I take it back to the old country boy saying that you can’t put 10 pounds of potatoes in a 5-pound sack,” Nelson said.
From Science Magazine • Apr. 15, 2024
Peter and I possess a similar command of Korean, though perhaps his grasp is slightly better, his bah-rham or accent, or, literally, “breeze,” is more authentic, still deeply redolent of the old country.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
