neck of woods
Example Sentences
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In this neck of woods a man is liable to get himself disliked if he shoots off his mouth too prevalent.
From A Texas Ranger by Raine, William MacLeod
"Can we get through this neck of woods?" asked McKay calmly.
From In Secret by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
He an’ I, Nuck, trapped this neck of woods together before the settlement was started.
From With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga by Foster, W. Bertram
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
Some men meet the senders of this at Oysterman Dan’s, in neck of woods above Lower Point Gifford, to raid kidnapers’ roost from there, and effect rescue of young Anthony Sabaste.
From Radio Boys Loyalty Bill Brown Listens In by Whipple, Wayne
