Learning English Conversations The English We Speak: Neck of the woods
14 snips
Oct 7, 2025 Discover the meaning behind the expression 'neck of the woods'—a charming way to refer to your local area. Join Feifei and Phil as they provide practical examples for everyday conversation. Learn how informality plays a role, often using possessive forms like 'my neck of the woods.' They also share real-life dialogues to illustrate common usage. It's a fun exploration of language that adds a personal touch to your discussions about where you live!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Friend Dropped In Locally
- Feifei tells a brief personal story about an old friend visiting her.
- She invited the friend to "drop in" if ever in her neck of the woods and the friend did visit.
Meaning And Usage Of The Phrase
- "Neck of the woods" means an area or part of an area and is informal.
- Speakers often use possessive pronouns like my or your before the phrase to localise it.
Use Informally With Possessive Pronouns
- Use the phrase in speech rather than formal writing because it's informal.
- Pair it with a possessive pronoun, e.g., "I'll have a look when I'm in that neck of the woods."