Question

in_the_loop_487 an area; a place The expression is often used to describe what part of the country a person comes from, but it can also be used to describe unfamiliarity with a part of a city or state. It is frequently used in a negative structure.

Accepted Answer

NECK OF THE WOODS I don’t recognize you and I know just about everyone in this town. You must not be from this neck of the woods.Excuse me. Can you give me directions? I’m not familiar with this neck of the woods.

Id	in_the_loop_487
Idiom	NECK OF THE WOODS
Definition	an area; a place
Examples	I don’t recognize you and I know just about everyone in this town. You must not be from this neck of the woods. Excuse me. Can you give me directions? I’m not familiar with this neck of the woods.
Extra Info	The expression is often used to describe what part of the country a person comes from, but it can also be used to describe unfamiliarity with a part of a city or state. It is frequently used in a negative structure.

Neck Woods I Describe Part Loop Area Place