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сторона (в знач. "края", в фразах типа "в нашей стороне"); окру́га; края (в фразах типа "в этих/наших/ваших краях" и т.п.; the area someone comes from, or the area where you are: He is from this neck of the woods. • If you are in our neck of the woods, stop by for a chat. • How is the weather in your neck of the woods? • Housing prices are a lot higher in this neck of the woods. • I will drop in on you the next time I am in this neck of the woods. • The problem with "California people" dictating all the "tech fashion" is that, apparently, they don't know what gloves are. In my neck of the woods, I have to wear them for almost half a year. Часто также с оттенком "глухомань": I'm surprised to see you in this neck of the woods. 4uzhoj) |
