in the sticks

in the sticks

In the countryside, especially in a rustic or particularly unsophisticated area. Jane was sick of living in the sticks and dreamed of spending her life in New York City. Main Street? Well, you can't get there from here—we're out in the sticks. I don't like that you're going to be out in the sticks by yourself with no cell service. Why don't I come with you?

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in the sticks

in a remote rural area. informal

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(out) in the ˈsticks

(informal) in the country, far from towns and cities: I like living out in the sticks, but it can be a bit boring.

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