English / idiom
In the Sticks
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Living or situated in a rural, remote area far away from big towns and cities.
In context
01
Even though she lives out in the sticks, she always dresses with impeccable taste and dignity.
02
They moved out into the sticks to enjoy nature and step away from fast-paced urban fashion trends.
Synonyms
in the countryside,in the backwoods,in the boondocks
Antonyms
in the city center,downtown,in the metropolis
Collocations
live in the sticks,out in the sticks,deep in the sticks