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Meaning of back o' Bourke | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An extremely remote place.

Australia, informal

Examples

“There were a few Aussies on site, but most preferred to work⟳ in or around Perth. The large majority would venture no farther than the coastal resorts, classing the back o'Bourke (back of beyond) as a “no-go” area.”
““Where ya headed mate?” “In the back o′ bourke,” said Kate, “and we'll need⟳ roo bars and a rack.””

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

back of beyond back of house back of one's hand back of one's mind back of the book Back of the Wight

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