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

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.

• Barren land does not mean neck of the woods.
• Valley does not mean neck of the woods.
• Highways does not mean neck of the woods.