beyond the black stump vs north forty

beyond the black stump

prep
  • In an extremely isolated place, remote from populated areas; in the middle of nowhere. Typically used to refer to outback areas. 

north forty

noun
  • A 40-acre section of land, located in the northernmost part of a farm or ranch. 

  • Any remote place. 

  • Farms, ranches, or agricultural land collectively. 

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