In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Neck of the woods |
Neighbourhood Barren land Valley Highways |
Neighbourhood |
The idiom "neck of the woods" means neighborhood. It is a colloquialism that is used to refer to the area where someone lives. The idiom is thought to have originated in the 19th century, and it is believed to be a reference to the way that a neck of land is a narrow passage that connects two larger areas. The other options for the meaning of the idiom are incorrect.
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