Meaning of John o' Groats | Babel Free
Definitions
A village in northeast Caithness, Highland council area, Scotland. It is known because the distance between it and Land's End is geographically the longest distance between any two points on the mainland of Great Britain (OS grid ref ND3872).
Examples
“"It’s fair getting on my mind⟳," he said, "these horrible things happening. I’d like⟳ to get⟳ right away from London, just as far as I could—that I would!" "Up to John-o’-Groat’s?" said Daisy, laughing.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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