beyond the black stump

beyond the black stump
extremely remote, outside the populated area, in the middle of nowhere. Typically used in Australia to refer to Outback areas.

,2004: “Just dont go gettin serious,” Frank warned. “We dont want any trouble. Were gonna be beyond the black stump out there, not at the bloody Lennox Hotel.” — Leon F. Williams, Rubies of Mogok (Trafford 2004, p. 104)

Syn: back o Bourke, back of beyond, Woop Woop

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