beyond the black stump
In an extremely isolated place, remote from populated areasIn an extremely isolated place, remote from populated areas; in the middle of nowhere. Typically used to refer to outback areas.
Meaning
1 senses(Australia, idiomatic, informal)In an extremely isolated place, remote from populated areas; in the middle of nowhere. Typically used to refer to outback areas.
Origin
Origin and development contested; possibly from the use of fire-blackened tree-stumps whenOrigin and development contested; possibly from the use of fire-blackened tree-stumps when providing directions to people, or from a particular black stump: see Wikipedia. Attested since the 20th century, and possibly developed in the 19th century.
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