this side of the black stump

adverb

Within the known world; anywhere.

First used 20th c.
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Meanings

adverbthis side of the black stump (not comparable)
  1. Australianot comparableWithin the known world; anywhere.First known use 20th c.

    Best horseman this side of the black stump, Ric is.

    1961, Gwen Meredith, Into the Sun, page 7
    1 more example

    He said the government should put the Abos to work and he would write a letter to every politician this side of the black stump telling them exactly that.

    2006, Alexis Wright, Carpentaria, Giramondo, published 2012, page 35
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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