back of beyond

Idioms and Phrases

Extremely remote. For example, John's about to move to some tiny island, truly back of beyond . This term, used as a humorous exaggeration, relies on the meaning of beyond (or the beyond ) as “a distant place, beyond human experience.” [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

It was difficult to believe that a "back of beyond airport" handled more flights and passengers than all the 40 airports in India put together, he recounted.

From BBC

No algorithm would advise you to take Correro’s route through the back of beyond.

From The New Yorker

A random guy living in the back of beyond not only knew John McCain’s name, but knew him to be a friend who would help him if he could.

From Washington Post

It’s not the back of beyond, but there are things that could happen, especially as we’re approaching winter: a delivery drivers’ strike, an oil strike, floods.

From The Guardian

It’s unknown when the Trump administration will make decisions about which monuments to cut, but for now, Katahdin is open and welcoming guests to the back of beyond in Maine.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• outback
• wilderness