neck of woods
Example Sentences
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"Didn't know you were down in this neck of woods, Waring," he said pleasantly, as they shook hands.
From Ridgway of Montana (Story of To-Day, in Which the Hero Is Also the Villain) by Raine, William MacLeod
Just before sunrise they went down to explore the neck of woods, but found nobody.
From In Secret by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
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
"No, by the neck of woods under the peak."
From In Secret by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
Every other railroad in this neck of woods is skinned, and M'Grath is having the time of his life trying to hold our levies together.
From Empire Builders by Hambidge, Jay
